NOTE: As of September 2024, TRANSOM Journal is on hiatus and will not be releasing an issue for the Autumn 2024 Equinox submission cycle. All current submissions will be reviewed for the next active issue unless they are withdrawn. We will be posting any and all updates on our Instagram account @transomjournal as they arise.

Submissions are currently CLOSED.  

We thank you for your interest and hope to read from you soon.

[ poetry · translation · art ]

  • All pieces must be submitted via Submittable at transom.submittable.com/submit
  • You may submit 2 to 6 poems or visual pieces in a single document (Word, PDF, & PNG preferred)
  • We encourage a wide definition of poetry, including collage and erasure
  • We welcome submissions year-round, but request that you submit only once per year 
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, just notify us if your piece is to be published elsewhere

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Send 2-6 images.

Transom showcases one visual artist throughout each issue. We will also feature art throughout our website and social media with credit to the artist. Please upload images or include links to website URLs in your submissions. Thank you!

Send 2-6 poems. 

Collage, poetry comic slides, and other visual media poetics are highly encouraged.

If you are submitting work in translation, please include the original text as well. The translator is responsible for obtaining the permission(s) of the copyright-holder(s) to reprint the original texts.

$5.00

Thank you for your continued support.

Send 2-6 poems.

Collage, poetry comic slides, and other visual media poetics are highly encouraged.

Transom