We accept short, contemplative works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Lyrical, contemporary works compel us. While poetry is our focus, we enjoy literary fiction that’s strange, surreal, and/or experimental, but we're open to anything with heart.
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- Response time: 120 days after submission*/Editor reported data31 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: 5%*/Editor reported data?*Chill Subs tracker stats
Publication
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
Runs themed calls
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
Please tell us about your relevant experience, previous publications, or anything you'd like for us to know.
Eligibility
Other
Formatting
.doc/.docx file, Word preferred. Double spaced for fiction, single for poetry. 12-point font and Times New Roman preferred, but we can adjust it upon publication if needed.
Author's rights
Revert back to the writer upon publication.
Additional info
Tracker statistics
7
Total submissions tracked
31 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
9 days
Fastest response time
73 days
Slowest response time
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About
Cypress is affectionately named after Cypress Street in Philly. We welcome writers of Philadelphia and beyond. Bring us your melancholy yet hopeful works that know loss and love and where to let the light in. We accept short, contemplative works of poetry and more. Lyrical and contemporary works co...
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Shaina Clingempeel
Editor-in-Chief