Submission Guidelines
THRUSH – a journal of poetry that will appear 6 times a year. (January, March, May, July, September and November)
We believe in showcasing the best work we receive. We will present a select number of poems per edition.
We recommend reading current and archived issues to familiarize yourself with the poetry we select for publication.
Submissions are now open. We read submissions on a rolling basis. We are not a paying market.
Submit previously unpublished work only. Please do not send us work that has appeared elsewhere on the internet or in print.
Send us no more than three poems, pasted in the body of an email, preceded by a cover letter. If your poem requires special formatting, you may then, also include an attachment. Please include a bio written in the third person.
Please indicate POETRY SUBMISSION on your subject line. Submissions without "Poetry Submission" in the subject line will be deleted unread.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but not preferred. If your work is accepted elsewhere please inform us immediately.
No multiple submissions please.
We aim to respond to all submissions within 5 days of receipt (usually much less).
Please wait a minimum of six months between submissions.
If your work is accepted at THRUSH, you agree to grant us First North American Serial Rights, all archival rights, plus the rights to reprint in any future anthologies. Upon publication all rights revert back to the author. You agree that if your poem/s subsequently appears elsewhere (in print or online), you will give due credit to THRUSH.
Our taste is eclectic. We want poems that move us, a strong sense of imagery, emotion, with interesting and surprising use of language, words that resonate. We want fresh. We want voice. We want craft.
Established and new poets are encouraged to submit. Please no long poems. We prefer a poem that will fit on one page. We are not interested in inspirational poetry or philosophical musings.
Submissions that ignore these guidelines (or parts of these guidelines) will likely be declined immediately.
We nominate for most major prizes. See our Awards page.
Our guidelines are subject to change. We suggest reviewing them prior to submitting.
Submissions and other correspondence should be sent to: [email protected]
We believe in showcasing the best work we receive. We will present a select number of poems per edition.
We recommend reading current and archived issues to familiarize yourself with the poetry we select for publication.
Submissions are now open. We read submissions on a rolling basis. We are not a paying market.
Submit previously unpublished work only. Please do not send us work that has appeared elsewhere on the internet or in print.
Send us no more than three poems, pasted in the body of an email, preceded by a cover letter. If your poem requires special formatting, you may then, also include an attachment. Please include a bio written in the third person.
Please indicate POETRY SUBMISSION on your subject line. Submissions without "Poetry Submission" in the subject line will be deleted unread.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but not preferred. If your work is accepted elsewhere please inform us immediately.
No multiple submissions please.
We aim to respond to all submissions within 5 days of receipt (usually much less).
Please wait a minimum of six months between submissions.
If your work is accepted at THRUSH, you agree to grant us First North American Serial Rights, all archival rights, plus the rights to reprint in any future anthologies. Upon publication all rights revert back to the author. You agree that if your poem/s subsequently appears elsewhere (in print or online), you will give due credit to THRUSH.
Our taste is eclectic. We want poems that move us, a strong sense of imagery, emotion, with interesting and surprising use of language, words that resonate. We want fresh. We want voice. We want craft.
Established and new poets are encouraged to submit. Please no long poems. We prefer a poem that will fit on one page. We are not interested in inspirational poetry or philosophical musings.
Submissions that ignore these guidelines (or parts of these guidelines) will likely be declined immediately.
We nominate for most major prizes. See our Awards page.
Our guidelines are subject to change. We suggest reviewing them prior to submitting.
Submissions and other correspondence should be sent to: [email protected]
