Type Of Organization
Magazine
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Founded in 1975 by Evalyn Pierpoint Gill, International Poetry Review is dedicated to the idea that the world becomes a better place when we listen to the voices of writers working in a variety of languages. The journal publishes works written by global contemporary writers in their own languages accompanied by facing English translations.
Social Media Platforms Used
Facebook, Twiter
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
yes
If Yes, Please Name
The University of North Carolina Greensboiro
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Ana Hontanilla
Contact Title
Editor
Publishes
poetry, translation
Submissions Policy
We will consider for publication submissions of up to three poems, works of micro or flash fiction of up to 500 words, as well as literary non-fiction and short essays of up to 1000 words.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
N - Y months
Author Payments
copies
Number Of Unpaid Staff
4
Year Founded
1975
Distributors
UNC Press
Average Print Run
65
Total Circulation
65
Paid Subscriptions
Paid copies
Individual
$16 in 2023
Insitution
$20 in 2023
Single Copy Price
$16 or 20
Total Number Of Issues Published
90
Back Issues Available
yes
Unsolicited Manuscripts Accepted
yes
If Yes, What Percent Of All Unsolicited MSS Are Published
8%
Format
other
Average Number Of Pages
We will consider submissions of up to three poems, works of micro or flash fiction of up to 500 words, as well as literary non-fiction and short essays of up to 1000 words.
Name
Ana Hontanilla
Title
Editor and Associate Professor
How Did You Arrive At Your Current Position?
After the Spring/Fall double issue appeared in 2016, IPR was faced with a variety of challenges. I took the position in 2019 and with the support of UNC Press and the Langs. Dept. at UNCG we have reforged relationships with contributors and readers.
What Is The Staff Structure At Your Magazine/press?
Editor, Associate Editor, Translator Editors, and Consulting Editors.
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
We consider submissions of up to three poems, works of micro or flash fiction of up to 500 words, as well as literary non-fiction and short essays of up to 1000 words. We accept a limited number of poems originally written in English.
How Are Submissions Processed In Your Magazine/press?
A team of blind readers, experts in the language the works are originally written, review and provide recommendations regarding submissions. The Editor and Associate Editor make final decision in case of disagreement.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
Works in translation will appear in bilingual format. We do not rigidly adhere to any one school of translation theory. We do, however, request that the translator secures the necessary translation and publication rights.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Email your work, including text in the original language, its English translation, brief biographies of author and translator, and a context paragraph of up to 100 words.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
International Poetry Review is dedicated to the idea that the world becomes a better place when we listen to the voices of writers working in a variety of languages.
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