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We publish sharp, pointed poetry and prose on a rolling basis, about 1-2 pieces a week.

(In the future we hope to publish in physical, printed form.)

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What we’re looking for:

poems / short fiction / short plays / scholarly book reviews / creative nonfiction

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Some writers we love: Caren Beilin, Mary Ruefle, Wendy Xu, Robyn Schiff, Fady Joudah, Layli Long Soldier, Alyssa Perry, Hilary Plum, Franny Choi.

Some magazines and presses we love: Ethel, bethh, betweenthehighway, Rescue Press, Tilted House, Edge City

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Please take some time and browse our archive to get a feel for our vibe before submitting. If you think your work might fit in here, send it. We read each submission with love and care.

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Absolutely no AI-generated or AI-assisted content will be considered.

* Guidelines:

Poetry: up to 5 poems at a time

Prose: up to 2 pieces at a time, 5000 word limit per piece. Please list word count at top of submission.

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Submit your work as an attachment (pdf or docx) at hello@jaggededge.org with the subject line “Jagged Edge [insert genre here] Submission”. Please include a brief bio and any website/social media you’d like included. We’d love if you could also include how you found out about us!

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Simultaneous submissions are accepted but please let us know ASAP if pieces are accepted elsewhere.

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We would be so grateful if you would track your submission on Duotrope and/or Chill Subs so that other writers can obtain more accurate information about us.

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We hope to get back to you within eight weeks of your submission but we greatly apologize if we are late

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