Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry
Subgenres:
Formats:
Online, Print
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Periods:
Jan 1 to Jan 31
Jul 1 to Jul 31
Oct 1 to Nov 30
Feb 1 to Apr 30
Response Time:
Greater than 6 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
Yes
Payment:
Contributor copies only
Issues per Year:
3
Issue Price:
$15
Subscription Price:
$35 a year, $85 for 3 years
Circulation:
1,000 to 2,500
Editorial Focus
Since 1950, the BPJ has been publishing poetry that matters. They are open to a wide range of forms and styles in contemporary poetry. They are always watching for new poets, quickened language, and poems with a fresh purchase on the political or social landscape.
Tips From the Editor
We do not charge reading fees during our general reading periods (January 1 to 31 and July 1 to 31). We have two contest reading periods that require fees: the Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry (February 1 to April 30) and the Chad Walsh Chapbook Series (September 1 to November 30). We allow simultaneous submissions and are conscientious about responding to manuscripts promptly. In return, we ask that you honor our guidelines listed on our website.
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Last updated: Feb 27, 2025