Magazine · Iowa City, IA
Consequence
Consequence is a literary and arts magazine founded in 2008 that explores the human experiences and consequences of war and geopolitical violence. It publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, literary reviews, translations, and visual art by writers and artists from around the world. Its work appears in a print journal, on the Consequence website, and through its Substack publication. The magazine welcomes original work that approaches conflict through the perspectives of combatants, civilians, witnesses, and communities affected by violence.
Open to poets
- Magazine submissions. Currently closed for poetry. Submissions are accepted annually from January 15 to April 15 and July 15 to October 15. The next poetry reading period opens January 15, 2027.. Fee: Free. Pays: $20 per poem published in print, $50 for an online feature, or $30 for publication on Substack. Payment depends on the publication format.. Simultaneous submissions: simultaneous submissions are welcome; notify the editors immediately if a poem is accepted elsewhere. previously published english-language work and ai-generated content are not accepted. submit only one poetry packet per reading period. translations use a separate portal.. Up to 3 poems.
Official site: consequenceforum.org. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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