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Slipstream

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About the magazine

Slipstream Press is an independent poetry publisher and biannual journal based in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1980 by a collective of poets seeking an alternative to the academy and commercial publishing. From its inception, Slipstream has championed accessible, image-driven poetry that values clarity, emotional precision, and the overlooked details of daily life. The press publishes two issues of its journal each year, alongside chapbooks and full-length collections, maintaining a commitment to work that is both formally attentive and unpretentious. Its longstanding ethos is one of literary citizenship: fostering a community of readers and writers who believe poetry should be approachable without sacrificing depth.

Editorial focus

Founded in 1980, Slipstream features the work of both new and established writers. Charles Bukowski, Gerald Locklin, Wanda Coleman, Lyn Lifshin, David Chorlton, Jim Daniels, Robert Penick, Sean Thomas Dougherty, and Sherman Alexie are among the many writers whose work has appeared in the pages of Slipstream .

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Slipstream Press accepts poetry submissions year-round, with themed issues announced in advance (e.g., 'The Little Things'). Submit 3–5 poems in a single file, with a brief cover letter and bio. They favor clear, concrete imagery and avoid overly abstract or densely allusive work. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Response times vary from one to three months; do not query before three months. Reading fees are not charged, but donations are encouraged to support the press. Always check the website for current theme and guidelines before submitting.

Read an issue or two. Also, check out the many sample poems on our website. Before submitting work, review the guidelines on our website for the latest information on themed issues. No rhyming or religious verse.

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Submission calls

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OpenDeadline · 2027-06-01

Slipstream Press — SUBMIT POETRY for issue 47 ("The Little Things" theme)

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