Fee-Free Mainstream Poems

3Elements began as a simple strategy to combat writer’s block. As an exercise, Marlon would select three words (elements), and Mikaela would write a story that used them. The writing that resulted was creative, often surprising, and very satisfying. The two decided they wanted to share their elegant technique to generate ideas with other writers and artists…
Genres:   Open to all/most genres, including: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 4.9 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 21.7% of poetry submissions accepted.

a nerdy, uncool, earnest magazine that wouldn’t wait three days to call you if it got your number.
Genres:   Open to all/most genres, including: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 3.8 days.
Acceptances: Challenging. 0.9% of poetry submissions accepted.

We believe that light verse is very far from being the poor relation of “proper” poetry. On this site you will find work by light verse specialists as well as by some of the many “proper” poets who enjoy it and write it and agree that light verse deserves a wider audience than it is normally given.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 42.2 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 14.3% of poetry submissions accepted.

At Macabre Magazine: Where Horror Comes Home, we are dedicated to publishing the strongest voices in commercial horror fiction while upholding the values of literary citizenship. We champion short stories and flash fiction that thrill, unsettle, and endure.
Genres:   General, Horror.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Average responder. 55.9 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 18.4% of poetry submissions accepted.

Founded in 2020, Pensive is an acclaimed online global journal housed at the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service at Northeastern University. We release two issues per year featuring previously unpublished poetry, prose, visual art, and translations from a wide range of interfaith and cultural perspectives. In addition to publishing, we hold readings and collaborative events to foster a spiritually diverse community of creatives…
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 143.1 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 15.8% of poetry submissions accepted.

Launched in 2008, Pulse was created by members of the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in collaboration with colleagues and friends around the country. At a time when the pioneering work of Rita Charon has established the value of narrative medicine–an approach that places a premium on personal perspectives within a healthcare encounter–Pulse makes narrative medicine available to all and accessible to anyone…
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Average responder. 72.4 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 28.6% of poetry submissions accepted.

The Stonecoast Review celebrates inclusive and ethical storytelling. The diversity of voices amplified here intend to represent all races, ethnicities, cultures, gender and sexual identities, and abilities. We seek and promote the work of emerging writers from underrepresented groups. By doing so, we celebrate the principles of the Stonecoast MFA Program’s “Writing for Inclusivity and Social Equity” (WISE) initiative.
Genres:   Open to all/most genres, including: General.
Lengths: Poem.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 35.6 days.
Acceptances: Average. 8.5% of poetry submissions accepted.