American Poetry Journal

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Website:

https://apjpoetry.org

Genres Published:

Poetry

Subgenres:

BIPOC Voices, Experimental, Formal Poetry, LGBTQ Voices, Prose Poetry, Visual Poetry

Representative Authors:

Dorianne Laux, Terrance Hayes, Philip Metres, Wendy Xu, Jeffrey Levine, Faylita Hicks, Chelsea Dingman, Jessica Cuello, Jill Alexander Essbaum, Kelli Russell Agodon, Martha Silano, Joseph Fasano, and many others

Formats:

Online

Submission Guidelines:

https://apjpoetry.org/submit

Reading Periods:

Jun 1 to Jun 30

Dec 1 to Dec 31

Temporarily closed to submissions

Response Time:

Less than 3 months

Charges Reading Fee:

Yes

Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:

Yes

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:

Yes

Number of Debut Authors per Issue:

Numerous

Payment:

No payment

Issues per Year:

Circulation:

1,000 to 2,500

Editorial Focus

American Poetry Journal publishes work from diverse backgrounds and orientations, from new and established voices. It publishes work that is committed, distinct, and moving.

Tips From the Editor

We publish poetry that is committed, distinct, and moving.

Contact Information

Theresa Senato Edwards, Owner, Publisher, EIC

Pawling

12564

apjpoetry@gmail.com

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2025

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