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Stanza Cannon

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About the magazine

Stanza Cannon is an independent literary press and curatorial project founded in 2018 by poet and editor Marisa Crawford. Operating at the intersection of poetry, criticism, and feminist thought, the press publishes chapbooks, full-length collections, and an annual journal that foregrounds experimental writing by women and nonbinary authors. Its founding ethos is rooted in a commitment to textual innovation and communal dialogue, treating the page as a site for both aesthetic risk and political inquiry. Rather than pursuing a fixed catalog, Stanza Cannon functions as a responsive platform, often shaping its projects around thematic calls that invite writers to engage with contemporary urgencies—from embodiment and labor to digital intimacy and inheritance.

Editorial focus

Dedicated to audio submissions, Stanza Cannon continues humanity’s age-old tradition of oral poetry by extending the voice’s incredible range with the infinite reach of the internet. The editors are fans of open mics and poetry slams and book store recitals and poetry festivals and everything in between. Read and submit to Stanza Cannon , because so much more than words is said in the saying of a poem.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should approach Stanza Cannon with an awareness of its feminist and experimental commitments. Read recent publications and journal issues to understand the aesthetic range—work that is formally inventive, intellectually curious, and emotionally precise tends to fare best. Submissions are typically open during announced reading periods; check the website and newsletter for calls. Prepare a concise cover letter that situates your work within the press’s concerns without over-explaining. Simultaneous submissions are often accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Above all, respect the labor of a small, independent operation: follow guidelines carefully, be patient, and engage with the press as a community rather than a gatekeeper.

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