Top 10 ONLINE Poetry markets

[caseyquinn]

What do you think are the top 5 online poetry markets that you would love to see your work accepted at. I think there are hundreds of online magazines that come and go but which ones have you set your aim on getting published in or have already been published in and reached your goal.

As important as print publications are, online publications offer a great way to get attention to your poetry. So I just wanted to build a list for all of us to help get the word out about some of the top online poetry places.

These should be places that are not print publications, only online and accept submissions now. Does not matter if they are pay or not -

Top 10 list (in no particular order):
1. Every Day Poets - http://everydaypoets.com
2. The Orange Room - http://www.freewebs.com/theorangeroomreview
3. 2river - http://www.2river.org
4. GUD - http://www.gudmagazine.com/
5. Apple Valley Review - http://www.applevalleyreview.com/
6. Lone Star Stories - http://literary.erictmarin.com/
7. Strange Horizons - http://www.strangehorizons.com/
8. Goblin Fruit - http://www.goblinfruit.net/
9. Abyss & Apex - http://www.abyssandapex.com/
10. Boston Literary Magazine - http://www.bostonliterarymagazine.com/




(i will update as people add them)

[Izz]

4. GUD - http://www.gudmagazine.com/BTW, GUD is a print mag as well, so that might disqualify it from your survey. However, it's a damn good market.

For me, not sure i can think of 5 at this time of night, but Lone Star Stories (http://literary.erictmarin.com/) would be right up there. Phenomenal market.

[caseyquinn]

Hey I added Lone Star to the list, figure we could fill it out and they try to debate which ones belong and if there are any we missed. From what i could tell GUD is a pdf magazine - electronic publishing to me that is the same as online meaning, it is not print unless the reader prints it off. It is sold in electronic format so i think that still qualifies

[Izz]

Hey I added Lone Star to the list, figure we could fill it out and they try to debate which ones belong and if there are any we missed. From what i could tell GUD is a pdf magazine - electronic publishing to me that is the same as online meaning, it is not print unless the reader prints it off. It is sold in electronic format so i think that still qualifies http://www.gudmagazine.com/subs/subscribe.php (http://www.gudmagazine.com/vault/4). Kaolin can come by and correct me if i'm wrong, but PDF is GUD's online method, and you can also purchase a professionally printed copy for $10 American (as in, printed by a printer and shipped out). When you purchase a print copy you get a PDF one as well to tide you over until the print copy is sent to you.

But if your guidelines include mags that are available both online and in print that opens up a whole lot more options.

[Izz]

Oh, yeah, forgot to mention Strange Horizons (http://www.strangehorizons.com/) last night. As you can see, i mainly write spec fic :D

[caseyquinn]

Add Strange Horizon to the list. You would think that coming up 10 online venues considered to be the best poetry places out there would not be too hard -

Does anyone else make normal stops on the web to certain locations to read new poetry?

[dclary]

I have no idea where in the world I'd market any of my poetry. I don't think there's any way to become recognized as a poet except through whatever college you go to, if they have a collegiate press. As far as I can tell, it's impossible to go from where we are now to where that lady who did the inaugural speech is, except through pure luck and/or happenstance.

[caseyquinn]

you know dclary, i don't disagree with you that having an academic press or publication behind you is the easiest route to make a name for yourself but i think if you were able to get a poem in the new yorker or a very high profile journal on a normal basis you would find similiar success.

with that being said who knows who will be remembered and who wont be in the long run. If you get enough of your work out there and get enough books published you can make a dent in poetry

[Polenth]

In no particular order, these are my regular poetry reads:

Goblin Fruit
http://www.goblinfruit.net/

Strange Horizons
http://www.strangehorizons.com/

Abyss & Apex
http://www.abyssandapex.com/

Every Day Poets
http://www.everydaypoets.com/

[caseyquinn]

Thanks Polenth! I will update now, makes me think i need to break out categories for speculative poetry and literary poetry to be accurate since some of these are genre specific.

[ajc]

I think Boston Literary Magazine has some great poetry. It is only four times a year though...so not as exciting as some other markets that are always changing.

[caseyquinn]

Updated the list with boston literary Amy - Now we have a starting point at the very least. I wanted a list for both readers of poetry and poets so that we have goals. A place we all should work to get our poems in. And as readers a nice stop now and again to read some good poetry.

If anyone has suggestions not on the list please mention them!

[TooJoyful00]

I truly agree with the advice because I intend to put my name out there as much as possible. One never know his or her destiny, nonetheless we must remain positive and always reach high.

[Gray Rose]

I think one should distinguish between Spec. poetry markets and mainstream poetry markets. Four of the liste markets are spec.po. and one more (GUD) is interstitial. Rules are different for Spec.Poetry - those who want fame and fortune in this field prefer to publish online (or at least I do), because people in the community seem to read more online those days, and because it is easier to nominate an online poem for the Rhysling award.

Also, in speculative poetry, if you want a collection published and you've got the publications and the nominations for it, you go with a small press, like Sam's Dot or Norilana books (*drool*).

By the way, LSS has closed permanently meanwhile.

[TooJoyful00]

I have no idea where in the world I'd market any of my poetry. I don't think there's any way to become recognized as a poet except through whatever college you go to, if they have a collegiate press. As far as I can tell, it's impossible to go from where we are now to where that lady who did the inaugural speech is, except through pure luck and/or happenstance.



dclary,
Much success to you on your work.
Keep in mind Maya Angelou didn't earn a name for herself over night.

Also nothing great ever comes as easy as we would want it to.
Have faith in your work and remain positive, change your approach.
Expect the best and await your blessings. Who want this more than you?
Therefore you must start with yourself. Start spreading the word and doing the leg work. Continue to promote your work. In order to gain, you must give....so give yourself sometime to market your work. Put it out there and have faith that it will be successful. Also, know that it requires effort on your part. Why should I buy your book vs. the millions that are on the shelves? So make the effort to put your name out there. Trust me I'm in the same boat but once my book is published....I will not wait on no one other than myself to bring a deam to reality.

I do wish you nothing but prosperity.