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Welter

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About the magazine

Welter is a literary and arts journal based at the University of Baltimore, founded in 2005 by poet and editor Kendra Kopelke. The journal emerged from a desire to create a space for writing that resists easy categorization—work that is formally adventurous, emotionally resonant, and unafraid of the strange. Over the years, Welter has maintained a commitment to publishing both emerging and established voices, with a particular openness to hybrid texts, prose poems, and cross-genre experiments. Its mission is rooted in the belief that literature should unsettle as much as it comforts, and that the best work often lives in the tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar.

Editorial focus

Welter is an annual print literary magazine—originated in 1965—now produced by the MFA program at the University of Baltimore. Additional content is published online. As their name implies, they are looking for work that is provocative, exciting, relevant, and full of heat. They accept fiction, poetry, and varieties of nonfiction from seasoned and emerging writers.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodOct 23 to Nov 6
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Welter accepts submissions through its online portal during designated reading periods, typically in the fall and spring. Before submitting, read several recent issues to understand the journal's aesthetic—work that is lyrical, surprising, and willing to break form. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your publication history, if any, and a note about how your work aligns with Welter's mission. Avoid overly formal or generic cover letters; the editors value authenticity. Response times vary, but generally range from one to three months. For poetry, send up to five poems; for prose, up to 5,000 words. Welter also welcomes visual art and hybrid media, but query first.

Send us your best work—we’re looking for writing that honors craft while bringing the news. Please check the website for the latest submission period information.

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