Milkweed reads poetry manuscripts only in January and June of each year. Literature about the Natural World. We welcome submissions from writers who have previously published a book of poetry or a minimum of six poems in nationally distributed commercial or literary journals.
Translations are welcome, as are bilingual books.
We encourage simultaneous submissions. For notification of the safe arrival of your manuscript, please include a stamped, self-addressed postcard. Send a photocopy of your manuscript, not the original. Our review process can take from one to six months. Milkweed books are available at most fine bookstores.