Poetose's mission is to contribute to the literary landscape of Boston and beyond to make the world a more beautiful home for us all. We believe in spreading the love and creating beautiful things.
Poetose publishes works of poetry, prose, and art, and also sells bookish items. We love work that lives at the intersections of everything. Poetose is a portmanteau combining the words "poetry" and "prose." We are interested in poetry + prose with an emphasis on the toes.
As writer Derek Walcott said, "What I mean is to be barefoot in spirit." We explore the ground between fields and disciplines, value language and the book as beautiful objects, and celebrate the exploration of our collective toes. Fittingly, the Poetose logo is a toe print.
We do not accept work created with AI. Please also do not submit previously published work (whether shared on social media or self-published). The exception is if you are willing to handwrite the work to create a new form for Poetose to publish. Simultaneous submissions are fine, but let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Poetose claims First Serial Rights (if applicable) for short works published with Poetose Journal, and you retain all rights after initial publication. We only request that you credit Poetose if you publish the work again in the future.
Due to the volume of submissions we are unable to provide individual feedback.
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Thank you for considering Poetose as a home for your work!
Our publishing schedule for 2026 is full, so we now have submissions open for books to be published in 2027-2028.
Anthologies, novels-in-verse, prose poetry, narrative poetry, lyric essays, ars poeticas, works in list form, journals, handwritten works, manifestos, cartoons, and other revolutionary, nontraditional endeavors of love are highly encouraged.
Simultaneous submissions are fine, but let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere.
We welcome unsolicited submissions from established and emerging writers.
If you are going through financial hardship, please email hello@poetose.com and we are happy to waive the submission fee.
To learn more, visit www.poetose.com. Sign up for our newsletter for updates.
Poetose welcomes submissions of poetry, prose poetry, hybrid work, cartoons, and interviews for publication online. We recommend that you read previously published works on our website before submitting.
Please submit up to five pieces (poems, prose poems, stories, artworks, etc.) in one document. It is informative and helpful if you place your favorite / most fitting pieces first, if applicable.
If you would like to submit handwritten work, consider using one of the two templates on our webpage, to be considered for a handwritten anthology on the art of living which is in the works. However, you are encouraged to submit work without first handwriting it, as this does take time and labor.
Regardless of whether you submit handwritten work, each published piece must eventually be accompanied by imagery of some sort as the published work is linked to along with all other digital publications from this Poetose Journal page.
Poetose is unable to provide payment at this time.
Poetose claims First Serial Rights (if applicable). You retain all rights after initial publication. We only ask that you credit Poetose if you publish the work again elsewhere.
Previously published works are only accepted IF you are willing to handwrite the piece for Poetose.
We've noticed many other literary journals are starting to provide an expedited response for a fee. We're trying it now, as the costs of publishing add up significantly and it truly is a labor of love. All fees go toward author advances and other publishing costs.
Poetose welcomes submissions of poetry, prose poetry, hybrid work, cartoons, and interviews for publication online. We recommend that you read previously published works on our website before submitting.
Please submit up to five pieces (poems, prose poems, stories, artworks, etc.) in one document. It is informative and helpful if you place your favorite / most fitting pieces first, if applicable.
If you would like to submit handwritten work, consider using one of the two templates on our webpage, to be considered for a handwritten anthology on the art of living which is in the works. However, you are encouraged to submit work without first handwriting it, as this does take time and labor.
Regardless of whether you submit handwritten work, each published piece must eventually be accompanied by imagery of some sort as the published work is linked to along with all other digital publications from this Poetose Journal page.
Poetose is unable to provide payment at this time.
Poetose claims First Serial Rights (if applicable). You retain all rights after initial publication. We only ask that you credit Poetose if you publish the work again elsewhere.
Previously published works are only accepted IF you are willing to handwrite the piece for Poetose.
Surprise us with your projects born out of a place of love. Manifestos, nonfiction self-help, lyric poetry, illustrated works, artist books, and more are welcome.
Simultaneous submissions are fine, but let us know if your work was accepted elsewhere.
Learn more at www.poetose.com.
Poetose welcomes submissions of artwork for publication online or for consideration as cover art for our print books. See previously published works on our website at www.poetose.com.
Up to 10 files or pieces may be attached in the form.
Poetose is unable to provide payment at this time.
Poetose claims First Serial Rights (if applicable). You retain all rights after initial publication.
Previously published works are considered, but we prefer to be the first to publish your work.
Surprise us with a work in miniature! We welcome submissions of prose poetry, poetry, hybrid works, artwork, cartoons, and more.
Simultaneous submissions are fine, but let us know if your work was accepted elsewhere.
To learn more, visit our website at www.poetose.com.