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poetreeThis morning when I posted the back-story for Plunge, I made brief reference to a few online literary magazines I like. To close out my day of hosting, I decided to compile a list of journals I enjoy from my bookmarks. Each of the publications below, save for one, publishe(s/d) poetry.
Enjoy!
The following list of websites are the online magazines and journals I turn to when I am wanting a dose of poetry or fiction.
From the Fishhouse
This website combines the writer's written words with their voice. The poets are all emerging, rather than established, and they sometimes do Q&As and discuss their poetic process. I've bookmarked several poems on this site. I like that this archive does something more than just house poetry. They fill a niche with their focus on newer poets and audio accompaniment.
Words Without Borders
This online magazine publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from around the world. Their focus is on being international, and they are. Their tag cloud for languages includes Gaelic, Tamil, Urdu, Japanese, French, Norwegian, and more. Each work includes information about both the author and the translator. Again, the archive has a clear identity and focus.
Mudlark
Each issue of Mudlark typically focuses on one poet. The exact flavor of the journal changing from issue to issue. In one an epic poem of an ordinary life, in another paintings paired with words. In addition, the journal publishes 'flashes,' short sets of or even single poems from various authors. The editor includes this essay on how the journal came to be.
Goblin Fruit
A quarterly journal that publishes fairy tale/folk loric/mythic/magical poetry. Each issue is accompanied with beautiful art decorating each page. This is one of my favorite sources for this genre of poetry.
The Journal of Mythic Arts
My absolute favorite online literary journal, no longer continued. This site remains, however, an excellent resource for anyone interested in fairy tales for any purpose from pleasure to academic. I cannot rec this journal enough. Delve into the archives (definitely don't skip the nonfiction) and enjoy.
Astropoetica
This journal publishes poetry about the stars, moon, and space, as well as those who study them. Each poem is paired with an image. The journal seems to have skipped a couple issues, but the archives are still available and full of astronomy-related poetry. Again, a strong, clear focus.
The Perihelion Review did not publish in 2011, but their archives are still worth a look. Perihelion is one of the few journals on my list without any kind of specific focus or niche, though that may be partially due to the number of editors it has gone through. This is one of the warnings I found while researching ezines--many fail when they change editors, especially when the founding editor steps down. If a journal is to survive, it must have a clear plan for what happens during and after the transition.
Strange Horizons
Every week a new poem. These poems are typically science fiction/fantasy in nature, though they also accept slipstream and horror. I've been reading Strange Horizons since about 2003-2004. When I think about how they have grown and developed, I hope Plunge can do the same.
Ideomancer
A lovely site demonstrating how the blog format can work for an online literary journal. The content is speculative in nature, with some focus on borderlands.
Abyss and Apex
A science fiction ezine. Also, a good example of a locked archive.
Beneath Ceaseless Skies
A fantastic, magazine-style splash page introduces each new issue. This journal focuses on adventure fantasy and short stories. I am including it, though, for the unique layout, clear submission guidelines, and the inclusion of audio fiction.
Web Conjunctions
This website has an interesting navigation menu and posting schedule. I have a few favorite poems tucked in their archive. This is also a good place for prose poems, if I recall correctly.
What are some of your favorites not on this list? What makes you like them?
Enjoy!
The following list of websites are the online magazines and journals I turn to when I am wanting a dose of poetry or fiction.
From the Fishhouse
This website combines the writer's written words with their voice. The poets are all emerging, rather than established, and they sometimes do Q&As and discuss their poetic process. I've bookmarked several poems on this site. I like that this archive does something more than just house poetry. They fill a niche with their focus on newer poets and audio accompaniment.
Words Without Borders
This online magazine publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from around the world. Their focus is on being international, and they are. Their tag cloud for languages includes Gaelic, Tamil, Urdu, Japanese, French, Norwegian, and more. Each work includes information about both the author and the translator. Again, the archive has a clear identity and focus.
Mudlark
Each issue of Mudlark typically focuses on one poet. The exact flavor of the journal changing from issue to issue. In one an epic poem of an ordinary life, in another paintings paired with words. In addition, the journal publishes 'flashes,' short sets of or even single poems from various authors. The editor includes this essay on how the journal came to be.
Goblin Fruit
A quarterly journal that publishes fairy tale/folk loric/mythic/magical poetry. Each issue is accompanied with beautiful art decorating each page. This is one of my favorite sources for this genre of poetry.
The Journal of Mythic Arts
My absolute favorite online literary journal, no longer continued. This site remains, however, an excellent resource for anyone interested in fairy tales for any purpose from pleasure to academic. I cannot rec this journal enough. Delve into the archives (definitely don't skip the nonfiction) and enjoy.
Astropoetica
This journal publishes poetry about the stars, moon, and space, as well as those who study them. Each poem is paired with an image. The journal seems to have skipped a couple issues, but the archives are still available and full of astronomy-related poetry. Again, a strong, clear focus.
The Perihelion Review did not publish in 2011, but their archives are still worth a look. Perihelion is one of the few journals on my list without any kind of specific focus or niche, though that may be partially due to the number of editors it has gone through. This is one of the warnings I found while researching ezines--many fail when they change editors, especially when the founding editor steps down. If a journal is to survive, it must have a clear plan for what happens during and after the transition.
Strange Horizons
Every week a new poem. These poems are typically science fiction/fantasy in nature, though they also accept slipstream and horror. I've been reading Strange Horizons since about 2003-2004. When I think about how they have grown and developed, I hope Plunge can do the same.
Ideomancer
A lovely site demonstrating how the blog format can work for an online literary journal. The content is speculative in nature, with some focus on borderlands.
Abyss and Apex
A science fiction ezine. Also, a good example of a locked archive.
Beneath Ceaseless Skies
A fantastic, magazine-style splash page introduces each new issue. This journal focuses on adventure fantasy and short stories. I am including it, though, for the unique layout, clear submission guidelines, and the inclusion of audio fiction.
Web Conjunctions
This website has an interesting navigation menu and posting schedule. I have a few favorite poems tucked in their archive. This is also a good place for prose poems, if I recall correctly.
What are some of your favorites not on this list? What makes you like them?
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Date: 2012-03-15 04:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-03-15 08:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-03-15 11:51 am (UTC)Your list is an excellent introduction to what's out there, and there are several names new to me on the list. I look forward to discovering them with pleasure.
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Date: 2012-03-15 07:21 pm (UTC)fjords
Date: 2012-03-24 07:37 pm (UTC)