Submissions may be of any length or genre. We take a capacious view of what makes for interesting reading on a page; if in doubt, query. Translations into English may be submitted, provided the translator has secured reproduction rights. Contributors are compensated with two copies of the issue in which their text appears, and a 40% discount on up to 6 additional copies.
Due to the large volume of submissions, we ask that authors specify if they'd like feedback on a rejected submission, or if they'd prefer to be notified only with a yes/no decision. We will supply feedback to authors who request it, but it will take a little longer. The editors will read simultaneous submissions, and ask only that authors adhere to common-sense etiquette in notifying them promptly of acceptance elsewhere.
Response time varies, but should not typically be longer than two months. Please ask about your submission if you have any concerns via press@penandanvil.com. As of 2022, the magazine is moving from an institutional to an independent web home; as we complete that transfer, please bear with us for any unforeseen delays.
We strive to publish Clarion least annually, with some years of double publication. Once our issue inventory runs low, we bind back issues into Omnibus editions of four issues each; authors will be contacted to request specific permission for this new publication format.
These submissions may be of any length or genre. Our taste is ecumenical, but authors are strongly encouraged to review previously published pieces on the journal website before submitting: bu.edu/clarion.
For unsolicited submissions, we request a US $3 reading fee This can be paid through Submittable; or by direct submission through Venmo (@penandanvil) or PayPal, (bostonpoetryunion@gmail.com).
This fee helps to underwrite our work of reviewing submissions, corresponding with authors, and producing and promoting our contributors. Persons for whom this reading fee would present an insurmountable obstacle are welcome to write to the editors directly, explaining the situation: clarion@penandanvil.com. Our principles are such that we should not wish for economic circumstances to present a barrier.
Submissions may be of any length or genre, and may include multiple poems. We are especially interested in seeing efforts to reinvigorate traditional forms with contemporary themes. Please review past issues, at bu.edu/clarion, get gain a sense of our aesthetic.
For unsolicited submissions, we request a US $3 reading fee This can be paid through Submittable; or by direct submission through Venmo (@penandanvil) or PayPal, (bostonpoetryunion@gmail.com).
This fee helps to underwrite our work of reviewing submissions, corresponding with authors, and producing and promoting our contributors. Persons for whom this reading fee would present an insurmountable obstacle are welcome to write to the editors directly, explaining the situation: clarion@penandanvil.com. Our principles are such that we should not wish for economic circumstances to present a barrier.