Website
Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Poetry
Year Established
1994
Address
Atlanta, Georgia
Name
JC Reilly
Title
Managing Editor
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Atlanta Review, an international, award-winning poetry journal based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been published biannually since 1994. We publish all kinds of great poetry; we do not subscribe to any particular “school.” We read and admire lyric, narrative, experimental, form, free verse, prose poems, and any other kind of poetry.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Varies
Response Time
4 - 6 months
Author Payments
copies
Contest Guidelines
on
Price Per Issue
$10
Total Subscribers
300
Total Circulation
400
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Yes. Have one! I like cover letters. They don't have to be fancy. I like if they mention the list of poems in their submission, and a person's hobbies outside of writing (though it's not necessary).
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
I look for a variety of things--fresh language and imagery and form (of course), but also empathy and the human. I want to see a poem (or a pack of poems) that makes me feel something honest and real. I want poems that risk something.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Everyone has to start somewhere! We've published first-time writers alongside famous folks. I would encourage first-time submitters to just take the plunge and send us five of of their poems. We like all kinds of poems, and all kinds of writers.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
The most famous poet who ever sent me a pack of poems was Marge Piercy. I was so excited to see brand new poems from her! Of course we've had many famous writers over the years, but she was my first Big Poet!
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
My ideal reader is any reader! Someone who reads poem by poem, or who skips around--it doesn't matter. I'm just glad they are reading the journal, and I hope it gives them real joy and pleasure.
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