Poetry (Open Submissions)
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The Maine Review is dedicated to making contemporary literature accessible and to supporting representation, innovation, and literary artistry. We seek outstanding poetry, including works in translation and hybrid forms, and are pleased to publish new, emerging, and established writers.
During our Open Submission periods, we offer $3 or $5 Community Supported Literature donations, of which we receive $1.86 or $3.76 respectively. All donations are tax-deductible and are used to pay writers and support our programs.
*Please read our General Guidelines before submitting. Failure to meet these guidelines may result in work being declined unread*
*We do not accept multiple submissions. Please wait until you receive a response from us to submit again.*
*We will not publish work that normalizes hatred of any marginalized group or individual, though submitted work may thoughtfully consider subjects of discrimination.*
Poetry Formatting Guidelines:
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Single-spaced (or as you would like your poem to appear online)
- Pages numbered
- Maximum 3 poems, no more than 5 pages in total
Payment: Poets will receive a $25 honorarium per published poem.