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Guidelines

Arbutus accepts work continuously throughout the year. We do not publish in an issue format, but add work to the site as it is accepted.

Arbutus only accepts e-mail submissions.

Do not send your work as an attachment. We do not open them. In the subject line please include:

  • "Submission" Your Name
  • Genre
  • Word Count or Number of Poems

We try to respond in 2-3 months, and we respond only to the e-mail address the submission was sent from. A cover letter is optional. We read the work first, and read biographies and publication lists only after work has been accepted.

Fiction and Essays:

We do not publish genre fiction (Romance, Horror, etc.). We are looking for original stories with engaging plot, memorable characters, and strong language.

Essays can range from thoughts on craft, politics, or personal experience. Work currently deemed"Creative Nonfiction" is welcome, we have chosen the term "Essays" in an attempt to encompass a larger spectrum of writing. Surprise us. Engage us. Stay under 7000 words.

Note: If you have not heard from the prose editor in three months you can safely assume it is not a match for Arbutus. Simultaneous submissions are encouraged.

Poetry:

Send 3-5. There are no restrictions on style or form, but our taste tends to lean toward poetry that displays a mastery of language and uses form to enhance content.