Best Poetry Lit Mags of 2024

25 Best Lit Mags of 2023 - Chill Subs Community Favorites

RockPaperPoem is an independent, nonprofit online poetry journal that publishes today's finest contemporary poetry.

RockPaperPoem releases issues triannually with fresh poetry from new, emerging, and established poets writing in English.

 We seek to include all cultural, ethnic, and gender identities as we highlight work that expands the boundaries of mainstream poetry without sacrificing accessibility for experimentation.

 Poems on our pages may beguile, challenge, or whisper, but are always grounded in humanity. 

RockPaperPoem is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. 



Community Favorites: Our 2024 Best Lit Mag Awards winners for poetry, selected entirely by community vote. Over 500 magazines nominated with thousands of votes cast.

Not about prizes or prestige. Solely based on the writing community's nominations.

Identifies publications that put forward outstanding online work for this respected digital anthology established in 2006.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

A comprehensive guide to journals that regularly nominate work for the Pushcart Prize.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

These magazines have the fastest response times, so you won't be left hanging for months. No more endless waiting. Just, you know, regular waiting.

Literary Magazines with the Fastest Response Times

Discover the all-time most popular poetry literary magazines. These outlets have maintained a significant presence in the world of poetry.

Most Popular Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Discover the all-time most submitted-to poetry literary magazines. These publications have consistently attracted a high volume of poetry submissions.

Most Submitted-To Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Discover the most submitted-to poetry literary magazines this year. These publications have consistently attracted a high volume of poetry submissions.

Most Submitted-To Poetry-Only Literary Magazines This Year

Online journals that specifically champion poetry for Best of the Net consideration.

Poetry Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Focuses specifically on poetry journals with established histories of Pushcart nominations.

Poetry Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

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Submit 1-3 poems.
Grand Prize--$300, Runners-Up (2)--$150 each

RockPaperPoem Poetry Prize Contest

Send up to 5 poems for consideration, with a maximum of 2 pages per poem. Submit all poems in one document in Times New Roman 12-point font. Poems should be single-spaced, with each poem beginning on a new page. Because we have format limitations, do not submit work that requires odd spacing or shapes that can’t be easily accommodated. Do not place your name or any personal information on your submitted poems, nor in the file name of your submission. Your name and personal information should only appear in the requested sections of Submittable. In the cover letter area, include your name, poem titles, and a brief biography (100-word maximum).

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