Shō Poetry Journal

Genres Published: 
Poetry
Representative Authors: 
Stephanie Niu, Arah Ko, Dare Williams, Sean Thomas Dougherty, Merchant and Luke Johnson, Ally Ang, Sage Ravenwood, Ellen June Wright.
Formats: 
Print
Reading Periods: 
Jun 1 to Sep 30
Dec 1 to Mar 31
Response Time: 
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
Yes
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Payment: 
Contributor copies only
Issues per Year: 
2
Issue Price: 
12
Circulation: 
Less than 1,000

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/

Contact Information

J Cordova, Co-Editor
PO Box 4410
Chino Valley
AZ
86323
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Last updated: Oct 02, 2023