Thank you for considering Gather as a home for your poems. We publish bold and gutsy poetry from emerging and established writers worldwide. Learn more here: gatherpoets.com

We are currently closed for general submissions.

We’re looking for micro-reviews between 250-500 words

  • We’re looking for reviews that untangle the work in tandem with other contemporary poetry, revealing its novel workings and unique risks.
  • The book must have been published in the last six months or be forthcoming this year. A list of books on our radar are included below.
  • We will be in touch within seven days with a response
  • We pay $35/review
  • Deadline to submit: July 31st, 2026 

 

Books currently on our radar:

  • The Size of Your Joy by Elise Powers
  • America, A Love Story by Camille T. Dungy
  • Tree of Knowledge by Victoria Chang
  • New Fangled Rose by Sue Sinclair
  • Moon Pull by Rebekah Warren
  • Pitiful by Brandi Bird
  • Split Ends in the Apocalypse by Christie Beckwith 
  • Motherhead by Nicole Zwolinski

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