The Pierian
Literary Magazine
The Pierian releases new poems online monthly, and an annual omnibus in print. Dedicated to bold voices that shape language, The Pierian welcomes you to drink deep.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: 1 months*Editor reported data
- Acceptance rate: 10% *Editor reported data
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FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
From the editors
1
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Poetry
Max lines: 40
Max pieces: 5
How to submit
Processs
Google / other forms
Cover letter
The Pierian does not accept cover letters Do not include any identifying information in your upload.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
The Pierian accepts Word (docx) and OpenOffice (odt) file uploads. Do not include any identifying information in your upload. Place each poem in a separate document. DO NOT place multiple poems in a single document!
Author's rights
The Pierian receives first electronic and print rights. All accepted poems will be published at thepierian.org and in our yearly print journal. We do not accept previously published poems, and your poem should not appear anywhere online.
Additional info
Usually we don't take simul subs. But to celebrate chillsubs users, we're offering simul for you folks. Use code JUSTCHILL23 or visit our custom chillsubs submission zone at www.thepierian.org/solicited/JUSTCHILL23 Pro submissions may be simultaneous; this status is available to our Patreon supporters.
Tracker statistics
8
Total submissions tracked
29 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
5 days
Fastest response time
36 days
Slowest response time
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Submission calls
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About
The Pierian seeks invigorating new poetry that engages with the sounds and sense of poetic traditions. We consider free verse, formal verse, prose poetry, and combinations thereof.
Founded
2022
Country
US
Masthead
Max Roland Ekstrom
Editor-in-Chief
Keeley Schell
Editor