Literary Magazines/Poetry Magazines
1. Taj Mahal Review
Taj Mahal Review published by Cyberwit.net is devoted to the cause of poetry so that our planet may be a better place to live in. What the Journal asks the poet is to be stimulated and moved by the visual and the aural imagery. The poems should reveal the remarkable variety of life, and a faith in life, blended by a healthy scepticism. The critical articles and essays should exhibit the post-modern trends, without obscurity, artificiality and violation of laws of criticism. Taj Mahal Review does not accept compositions founded on violent self-pity, or feelings of egocentricity. Poems, essays, literary articles, short stories, and book reviews are invited for publication in the International Journal Taj Mahal Review, published in June and December annually.
2. Ricochet Magazine
Based in Melbourne, Ricochet Magazine is an online magazine for aspiring writers and artists, maintained by a group of creatives who want to give others online publishing opportunities. Notably, Ricochet aims to provide editorial feedback to all writers who submit their work, even if it is not accepted for publication.
3. The Louisville Review
The Louisville Review was founded in 1976 and has proud tradition of fostering the development of new writers. Each poem and story submitted is judged “entirely on its own merit whether the author is already nationally known or previously unpublished”. The Louisville Review also accepts submissions of previously unpublished poetry from students in grades K to 12.
4. Firewords Quarterly
Firewords Quarterly is a new independent literary magazine with a strong emphasis on design, as well as substance. Launching in Spring 2014, Firewords aims to be a publication where exciting new writers can have their voices heard and remembered.
5. Barren Magazine
Barren Magazine publishes monthly issues of literature in all genres. Their preferences lean toward poetry that is introspective, original, and participates in a larger literary conversation. Barren also puts out a fun selection of merchandise and has plans for future online poetry and fiction contests.
6. Ghost City Review
Ghost City Review, an offshoot of Ghost City Press, is regularly accepting poetry submissions from new and established writers. Their tastes are eclectic and embrace both the contemporary and the experimental. Ghost City also sponsors the literary community and remains active in uplifting other publications and keeping money inside the publishing world, so be sure to check out their online poetry submissions process as well as their free e-book series!
7. Rising Phoenix Review
Rising Phoenix Review loves poetry that is “visceral” with “stunning, concrete imagery.” Their tastes lean toward the contemporary, sponsoring poetry that uplifts diverse voices and imagines a better world. They are an offshoot of Rising Phoenix Press, which occasionally publishes poetry chapbooks as well.
8. Eunoia Review
Eunoia Review may be the fastest poetry journal on the internet, as it responds to all submissions within 24 hours! Their poetry tastes range from the eclectic to the storytelling, and they are always open for online poetry submissions.
9. Brittle Star
For almost fifteen years Brittle Star has been publishing the work of new and early-career writers, many of whom have seen their work in print for the first time. They welcome submissions of literary short fiction (up to 2000 words) and poetry (1 – 4 poems at a time). Brittle Star is published twice a year.