American Poetry Journal

Open now for poetry.

Last checked

American Poetry Journal publishes poetry online and accepts submissions from contributors globally in most styles, forms, and genres.

Response time info: 1-2 months for regular submissions; within one week for one-week-or-less-response submissions

Read the full guidelines at apjpoetry.org↗

Submission calls

poetryEligibility requirementsCloses Nov 30Fee: $3.00; $5.00 for one-week-or-less-response submissions. Free submissions on November 13, 2026, capped at 55.Pays: $25 honorarium for publication.

Open to: Open to contributors globally.

Poetry in most styles, forms, or genres; submit no more than 3 poems in one file and no more than 7 pages total. Poems should be unique, honest, distinctive, bold, and crafted. Previously unpublished poems only; translations are not considered. Regular submissions receive replies within 1-2 months, while $5 submissions receive a response within one week.

poetryOpens Mar 1, 2027

The Micro E-Chapbook Series accepts submissions March 1-31, 2027, for consideration in the July 2027 online publication; the schedule is subject to change.

Find every market your piece fits.

Add your writing — make it private, or open it up for critiques — and Leafmines matches it against 1,000+ magazines and journals in one go, free.

Other markets open for poetry

Browse more: poetry markets