Please read submission guidelines located under the 'Submit' tab on The Adroit Journal's website.
When we are open to considering new work, please follow these guidelines
Fiction- up to 3 pieces at a time, 9,000 words maximum (across pieces).
Creative Nonfiction- up to 3 pieces at a time, 9,000 words maximum (across pieces).
Poetry - up to 6 poems at a time, no length limits.
Translation - up to 6 poems at a time, no length limits; OR up to 3 pieces of prose at a time, 9,000 words maximum (across pieces).
Art - up to 6 pieces at a time, both black/white & color accepted.
In addition, look for opportunities to submit Interviews & Reviews and to apply for volunteer staff positions on The Adroit Journal.
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Please submit up to three prose pieces OR up to six poems in one document via our Submittable page (adroit.submittable.com).
Prose submissions may be up to 9,000 words per entry of between 1-3 pieces. There is no length limit for poetry.
Your translation should be accompanied by a translator’s note explaining the significance of the work and providing a brief biography of the author, followed by a summary of your previous publications and a few words about how you came to learn about the work. You should include this information in your cover letter in Submittable and include it in the uploaded file.
You must secure the right to publish your translation before submitting it to us. If your translation is accepted for publication by Adroit, you will be required to document that you have obtained the English-language rights to the work from the copyright holder (unless the work is in the public domain).
Please include a word count at the top of each submission.
You are welcome to submit no more than two (2) times per reading period. Additional submissions will be returned unread.
No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered or even tolerated. Every line, word and punctuation mark must come from you or if it is inspired by another poem or resource, you must provide attribution.
Happy submitting, and thanks in advance!
Poetry Reader
Poetry readers get the first crack at all poetry submissions and are expected to submissions regularly and consistently. Reviewing submissions includes voting, providing comments, and participating in occasional discussions about pieces on the bubble. (Est. commitment: 3.5 hrs/week.)
Before applying please familiarize yourself with the journal by visiting our About page, and perhaps also an issue or two.
APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH:
1. Adroit Statement (Required)
The Adroit Statement should explain your interest in becoming a Poetry Reader at The Adroit Journal and describe how your past experiences—whether in writing, editing, or related fields—have prepared you for the role. Upload as a document (.doc, .docx, .pdf, etc.).
2. Writing Sample (Required)
Submit up to five poems, with a maximum of ten pages total. Each poem should start on a new page. The sample should showcase your attention to craft, language, and voice. Upload as a document (.doc, .docx, .pdf, etc.).
3. Appreciation of Craft Essay (Required)
In about 500 words, reflect on a poetry collection published in the last three years that left an impression on you. Focus specifically on elements like voice, craft, and theme, and discuss its impact on you as a reader or writer. Upload as a document (.doc, .docx, .pdf, etc.).
4. Resume/CV (Optional)
You may upload a resume or CV to provide additional context about your background, education, relevant experience, and skills. Upload as a document or image file (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .jpg, etc.).
A NOTE ON ELIGIBILITY:
We are fully open to all readers and writers. At this time, for editorial roles, we are not open to editorial staff on the masthead of other internationally-staffed unaffiliated literary journals. Publications that consider solely campus work, or work with specific geographic eligibility requirements, do not apply to this restriction. Non-editorial roles are exempt from this proviso.
As we seek to fill open positions sooner rather than later, we consider applications on a rolling basis.
***Unless otherwise specified, all positions are volunteer and remote in nature & have a start-date of ASAP.***
Click here to view our Call for Interviews & Reviews, full of titles we'd especially love to see covered.
Thank you for your interest in interviewing or reviewing for us.
Interviews & Reviews -- we are currently accepting completed reviews and interviews for consideration on our blog.
At this time, we have a preference for reviews.
IMPORTANT: Please consult our style guide for reviews and/or our style guide for interviews prior to submission. Thank you!
Click here to view our most recent interviews and reviews.
Please submit UP TO SIX full-color images (unless intentionally greyscale in the first place) via our submission manager (adroit.submittable.com). Please make all image submissions .jpg or .png, and as high-quality as possible. Image scans or screenshots are alright for submission (for the purpose of considerably lowering the file size), but please have access to higher-quality versions the art/photos prior to submission.
Submitted art may have previously been recognized for an award, but should not be previously published. Also, we DO accept simultaneous art submissions, but expect you to withdraw your submission(s) if accepted elsewhere promptly after the acceptance elsewhere.
Please submit no more than two (2) times per genre per reading period. Additional submissions will be returned unread.
No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered or even tolerated. Every line, word and punctuation mark must come from you or if it is inspired by another poem or resource, you must provide attribution.
The Adroit Journal is seeking dynamic, creative candidates for the following volunteer positions:
Editorial Leadership Roles:
Poetry Editor:
The Adroit Journal seeks an experienced poetry editor to help guide our publication of poetry The right candidate will have previous literary journal or press experience, and be comfortable leading a team of volunteer readers. As a poetry editor, you will, along with our editorial leadership, be responsible for evaluating and selecting poetry for publication, and soliciting submissions.
Please submit a statement, writing sample and resumé.
NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 4-5 hours per week.
Art Editor:
The Adroit Journal seeks an experienced art editor to help guide and develop publication and recognition of art. The right candidate will have previous experience with a literary journal or press or an arts organization. As an art editor, you will, along with our editorial leadership, be responsible for evaluating and selecting art for publication, and soliciting submissions.
Please submit a statement and resumé.
NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 2 hours per week.
Development and Fundraising Manager:
The Development and Fundraising Manager will spearhead development efforts as The Adroit Journal continues to grow. The Development & Fundraising Manager will have the opportunity to build off the framework provided through a CLMP grant to drive a comprehensive fundraising program.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute The Adroit Journal’s annual fundraising plan
- Write and apply for grants
- Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
- Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
- Create and execute a giving strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
- Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
This position reports to the Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief. Please submit a resume and statement.
NOTE: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 4-5 hours per week.
Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the journal by visiting our About page, and perhaps also an issue or two.
NOTE: Reader applications are on separate Submittable forms.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
I. STATEMENT
Please briefly (no more than a page double-spaced) explain what qualifies you for this position, and what you would add to the journal’s literary and/or artistic community. You are encouraged to include things such as experience in the specific field(s), writing publication, and other commendations and accolades, but this Adroit Statement should NOT read like a résumé.
At the end of the day, the statement should highlight your history, passion, and experience with the areas of the position and creative writing. Feel free to discuss other topics you feel are appropriate, as well as any specific connections, measures, or initiatives you might have (or aspire to have) with The Adroit Journal’s staff community.
2. PLEASE UPLOAD A RESUME.
As we seek to fill open positions sooner rather than later, we consider applications on a rolling basis.
***Unless otherwise specified, all positions are volunteer and remote in nature & have a start date of ASAP.***
Please submit up to six poems in one document via our Submittable page (adroit.submittable.com). We encourage you to submit prose (fiction and CNF), art, and/or photography in addition to poetry.
Please no multiple submissions. Additional submissions will be returned unread.
No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered or even tolerated. Every line, word and punctuation mark must come from you or if it is inspired by another poem or resource, you must provide attribution.
N.B. PLEASE SUBMIT MULTIPLE POEMS IN ONE DOCUMENT.
Happy submitting, and thanks in advance!
Please submit up to three prose pieces in one document via our Submittable page (adroit.submittable.com). We invite you to submit poetry, CNF, art, and/or photography in addition to fiction.
Prose submissions may be up to 9,000 words per entry of between 1-3 pieces. Please submit no more than two (2) times per genre per reading period. Additional submissions will be returned unread.
No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered or even tolerated. Every line, word and punctuation mark must come from you or if it is inspired by another poem or resource, you must provide attribution.
Please include a word count at the top of each submission.
N.B. PLEASE SUBMIT MULTIPLE PROSE PIECES IN ONE DOCUMENT.
Happy submitting, and thanks in advance!
Please submit up to three CNF prose pieces in one document via our Submittable page (adroit.submittable.com). We invite you to submit poetry, art, and/or photography in addition to prose.
Prose submissions may be up to 9,000 words per entry of between 1-3 pieces. Please submit no more than two (2) times per genre per reading period. Additional submissions will be returned unread.
No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered or even tolerated. Every line, word and punctuation mark must come from you or if it is inspired by another poem or resource, you must provide attribution.
Please include a word count at the top of each submission.
N.B. PLEASE SUBMIT MULTIPLE PROSE PIECES IN ONE DOCUMENT.
Happy submitting, and thanks in advance!