Top 10 Poetry Markets

by Brenda Ramsbacher

There are many different voices of poetry. Sadly, many are of the free nature or simply contests. But this time, poetry writers have the chance to be published for more than just a byline. The markets included may accept other material, but this is not noted within the parameters outlined below. Additionally, all markets pay a minimum of $10. Who knew poetry could pay so well?

The Capilano Review
A tri-annual publication devoted to publishing the best in fiction, poetry and visual art.
Website: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/about/publications/capilano-review/index.xhtml
Guidelines: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/about/publications/capilano- review/tcr/submit.html
They stress the importance of reviewing a back issue to understand what they are looking for in submissions. Send a minimum of five poems. Include a SASE. If submitting outside of Canada, use Canadian postage or include an IRC. Email and disk submissions are not accepted. Direct submissions to The Capilano Review, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5.

The Chattahoochee Review
A literary magazine published quarterly. Does not entertain genres such as romance or science fiction.
Website: http://www.chattahoochee-review.org/index.htm.
Guidelines: http://www.gpc.edu/~gpccr/submissions.html.
Accepts all verse formats and subjects. Provide three to five poems directed to the Poetry Editor. The Chattahoochee Review, 2101 Womack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338-4497

Dana Literary Society Online Journal
Website: http://www.danaliterary.org.
Guidelines: http://www.danaliterary.org/guide.htm
Submissions must include your email address in addition to your postal address. Accepts poems up to 120 lines. Send submissions with a SASE to Dana Literary Society, P.O. Box 3362, Dana Point, CA 92629-8362

The North American Review
As the oldest literary magazine, The North American Review requires material that is well-crafted and high quality.
Website:http://webdelsol.com/NorthAmReview/NAR. Submission
Guidelines:http://webdelsol.com/NorthAmReview/NAR/narsubs.htm. Poems must be passionate but can be in any verse format. Send submissions care of the Poetry Editor at North American Review, University of Northern Iowa, 1222 West 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0516, USA.

12th Planet Literary Magazine
A quarterly publication focusing on poetry.
Website: http://home.att.net/~baronr/main.htm.
Guidelines:http://home.att.net/~baronr/guidelines.htm.
Imagery is more important than rhyming.
Emailed submissions preferred. May also send via postal mail including either a SASE or a valid email address. Rachel Baron Editor, 12th Planet, 4111 Circle Court, Suite 1, illiamsville, NY 14221. twelfthplanet@worldnet.att.net

The Poet's Canvas
Publishes quarterly, featuring poems and prose.
Website: http://www.poetscanvas.org/default.htm
Guidelines:http://www.poetscanvas.org/submitframe21.htm
Any style and theme considered. May accept previously published work. Email submissions to poetscanvas@hotmail.com according to the guidelines.

Sidereality
An online journal leaning toward the speculative and experimental.
Website:http://www.sidereality.com.
Guidelines:http://www.sidereality.com/guidelines.htm.
Read the "about" section. No reprints. Full-evolved poems are preferred. Email submissions to Clayton A. Couch at poetryeditor@sidereality.com

The Sun
Not literary in nature; it picks up where the traditional
literature magazines leave off.
Website:http://www.thesunmagazine.org/.
Guidelines:http://www.thesunmagazine.org/writer_guidelines.html. Read a back issue. Pay determined by length and quality. No minimum word count. Previously published work acceptable. Submit a copy of the completed work and a SASE to Sy Safransky, Editor, The Sun, 107 N. Roberson St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516

The Pedestal Magazine
A thought-provoking magazine that promotes diversity.
Website:http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com.
Guidelines: http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/submit1.asp.
L ooking for poems from traditional to experimental. Verify when they are closed for submissions by scrolling down to the bottom of the guidelines page. Submit via the online form at http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/Submit2.asp.

Black Warrior Review
Published biannually, featuring contemporary work.
Website: http://webdelsol.com/bwr.
Guidelines: http://webdelsol.com/bwr/index2.html.
Does not accept unsolicited email submissions. Queries via email is acceptable. Include SASE for queries and submissions sent via postal mail. Send up to seven poems directed to Molly Oberlin, Poetry Editor, Black Warrior Review, P.O. Box 862936, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0027. Email address for queries is bwr@ua.edu.

Please make sure you read the guidelines before submitting.ng.

Future topics include Poetry, Humor, Anthologies, History, Religion, Technology, Christian, Specialty and Songwriting, etc. Want to see a specific market listed? Let us know. Submit markets for consideration to scribbers@runbox.com. These markets should be freelance-friendly; paying markets always preferred. While they do not necessarily need to be easy to
break into, please make sure the magazine does accept freelance work.

Brenda Ramsbacher lives in Mountain Home, Idaho with her husband, four children and two spoiled dogs. She likes to sew clothes for her children, quilt, scrapbook, and read. Over the years, she has penned hundreds of articles and book reviews. Currently, Brenda is working as a book reviewer. You may reach her at scribblers@runbox.com.