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Mezzo Cammin

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Mezzo Cammin [is] a web journal devoted to formal poetry by women. Mezzo Cammin features poems in form by contemporary women writers; reviews of new books by and about women poets who work in form; and essays that explore a variety of topics, ranging from the accomplishments of a particular poet, to the possibilities of a particular form and the history and politics of canonization. Our journal aims not only to promote the work of contemporary women poets, but also to expose readers to formal poetry by women poets who may once have been well-known, but whose writing may now be difficult to find due to its lack of inclusion in anthologies, books falling out of print, and the tendency that still persists in academia of choosing the work of male poets to define a given era or literary style.

Our journal aims not only to promote the work of contemporary women poets, but also to expose readers to formal poetry by women poets who may once have been well-known, but whose writing may now be difficult to find. We will therefore devote the essays section once a year to celebrating the achievement of a woman poet whose work deserves wider recognition.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2006

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 2 x per year

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Statistics Synopsis

Regular Speed
Mezzo Cammin's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines.

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Mezzo Cammin welcomes submissions of essays on any aspect of poetry in form by women. Suggested topics include studies of the work of a single author or group of authors; studies of how women have treated a particular form (such as the sonnet, or experimental forms); or controversies surrounding women writers and form (such as canonization or evolving attitudes toward poetic form).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Mezzo Cammin welcomes submissions of poetry that pays particular consideration to form. Poems in structured forms are especially welcome, but poems that use form in interesting and experimental ways are also encouraged.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 4 - 6 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Experimental poetry, Formal verse.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Mezzo Cammin Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
32 min | 58.3 mean avg | 38.0 median | 105 max days (34.1 std dev)

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 17 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:18 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 28 Jun 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.

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