Sink Hollow — Poetry 2026

Overview
Sink Hollow is a literary magazine dedicated to publishing the work of undergraduate writers. This call for poetry is specifically restricted to current undergraduates, ensuring that the journal remains a dedicated platform for emerging voices at the earliest stages of their creative development. The magazine's commitment to this demographic provides a rare, fee-free opportunity for student poets to place their work in a national literary context. The submission guidelines are precise: up to five poems, not exceeding ten pages total, must be compiled into a single document. Crucially, all identifying information—name, university, and any other markers—must be removed from the submission pages themselves; such details belong only in the bio. This blind review process underscores the editorial team's investment in evaluating the work on its own merits, free from institutional bias. While no monetary prize is offered, publication in Sink Hollow carries the significant benefit of a byline in a journal that champions undergraduate writing. The absence of a submission fee further democratizes access, aligning with the magazine's apparent mission to support writers regardless of financial means. Poets should view this as an opportunity to join a community of peers and to have their work read by an editorial board attuned to the concerns and aesthetics of student artists.