Black Iris About Black Iris is a new poetry journal founded by Sarah Gibbons and Lauren Thomas. We publish poetry and essays from both established and emerging writers. We welcome poetry on any subject. We would particularly like to read poems that address contemporary issues – the personal, the political or the environmental. We tend towards the lyrical, although we will look at any style of poem that is saying something important, and saying it well. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterBlack Iris's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Lyric poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @blackirispoetryX (Twitter) @blackirispoetry For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Black Iris Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 8 min | 24.2 mean avg | 19.5 median | 59 max days (18.6 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 28 days. (16.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 28 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 24 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:26 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 02 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only