Ninth Letter: Web Edition POETRY

Overview
Ninth Letter, a literary journal affiliated with the University of Illinois, has long been a venue for writing that engages with the visual and the textual. Its Web Edition extends this mission into a digital space, offering poets an opportunity to place work in a widely read online format. The journal is known for its commitment to innovative poetry and prose, and the Web Edition continues this tradition by featuring a curated selection of poems that reflect a range of contemporary voices. The call is open to all poets, with no submission fee, and allows up to three poems per submission. While no prize is offered, publication in Ninth Letter's Web Edition provides significant exposure to a discerning readership and the literary community. The editorial team seeks poems that demonstrate craft, originality, and a distinctive sensibility, whether through formal experimentation, narrative depth, or lyrical precision. This opportunity is particularly suited to poets who value the interplay between language and image, as Ninth Letter's print edition is renowned for its collaborative design. The Web Edition, though digital, maintains this curatorial vision, favoring work that is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant. Poets are encouraged to submit their strongest work, as the selection process is competitive and attentive to the nuances of voice and structure.