WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Poetry that is accessible, prose that is poetic, and artwork of the natural world that will wow us.
We’re looking for work that is nuanced, raw, and imagistic with strong elements of the natural world or hints to the human-nature relationship. We tend to favor work that is unexpected, evocative, yet subtle, with a strong sense of place and strong imagery.
We prefer shorter works that use brevity to its advantage, with simple formatting and uncomplicated language.
Please keep in mind the seasonal nature of the issue you’re submitting to. We do not publish spring/summer works in the fall/winter issue, and vice-versa.
Poetry & Prose
We prefer free-verse poetry and prose that is accessible to readers, is straightforward, and avoids fancy language.
We opt for the less traditional, Westernized style of haiku and tanka that does not follow strict syllable structures, while honoring the haiku aesthetic and characteristics.
We do not publish experimental work, and very rarely do we publish poems longer than one page.
Please edit your work before submitting. While typos aren’t enough to automatically reject your work, it is important to submit your final, edited piece(s). Upon acceptance, we may suggest minor edits to your work.
Visual Art
When it comes to art, we like both the realistic and the abstract—think out-of-focus photography, minimalism, intentional camera movement, and impressionistic smears of colors on a canvas. We love photographs of nature, be it landscapes, animals, or otherwise.
What We’re NOT Looking For
We like contemporary, but we shy away from human elements, like work that references technology—like your iPhone or Tinder or TikTok. We will not publish profanity, discriminatory work of any kind, political pieces, or work that is fantastical in nature or of the horror genre. We steer away from work that is entirely anthropocentric. We don’t like personification, unless done subtly and skillfully.
We will not accept works created by robots, such as those created using AI technology like ChatGPT or similar means. Your work must be wholly created by you.
Surprise us. Delight us. Haunt us. Make us keep thinking about your piece long after we’ve read it or viewed it.
More information and submission link here.
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