SpecPoVerse

Submitting your work

Before submitting, read the full guidelines on the website and review at least one recent issue to understand the aesthetic range. Send 3–5 poems in a single document, with a brief cover letter that notes any prior publications. Speculative elements should be integral to the poem, not merely decorative; avoid pastiche or overly familiar genre tropes unless handled with fresh language. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Response times vary, so query after three months if you have not heard back. Proofread carefully—presentation matters, even in a remote, online-first venue.