Indiana Review — General Poetry
Overview
Indiana Review is a literary magazine with a long-standing commitment to publishing poetry that attends to craft, risk, and the possibilities of language. Its general poetry section is not tethered to a single theme or school; rather, it seeks work that demonstrates formal control, emotional precision, and an awareness of the poetic tradition without being beholden to it. The journal has historically provided a platform for both emerging and established voices, and its editorial eye favors poems that reward rereading—work that is as intelligent as it is felt. For this call, the magazine asks for 3–6 poems totaling no more than 12 pages, submitted as a single file. There is a $3 reading fee, which supports the journal's operations and contributor payments. While no prize is attached, publication in Indiana Review carries the weight of appearing in a respected venue with a national readership and a history of supporting poets whose work goes on to be anthologized and collected. The journal's production values and editorial rigor make it a meaningful credit for any poet's bibliography. The curatorial vision here is one of discernment rather than trend-chasing. The editors are likely to be drawn to poems that exhibit a distinctive voice, a command of line and syntax, and a willingness to take imaginative or emotional risks. Submitters should consider how their selection functions as a suite—whether the poems converse with one another, build a world, or reveal a range that feels deliberate rather than scattered. This is an opportunity to present a cohesive body of work to editors who read closely and publish with care.