Editorial Focus
Sho Poetry Journal is a small-press Arizona-based print journal coming out of a 20-year hibernation. We publish a diverse range of contemporary poetry and seek to give voice to poets who have been historically underrepresented or overlooked. We champion poets at all stages of their careers.
Tips From the Editor
Our tastes are eclectic, but we read primarily for clarity, energy, and resonance, with a focus on voice and image.
Our average response time is 2 weeks. We attempt to respond to all submissions within one month or less.
We accept paper submissions from incarcerated writers only. We do not accept submissions via email or our website.
Submissions are read by both editors of Shō: Johnny Cordova and Dominique Ahkong.
Read our full submission guidelines at: https://shopoetryjournal.com/submissions/