The Stray Branch - Poetry
(Fiction)
Description
The Stray Branch is open to form & style, however free verse is preferred. Not interested in lengthy, long winded poems. Shorter poems have a better chance of being published. Looking for edgy, darker material written from the gut reflecting the heart & human condition known as existence. Topics include, depression, mental illness, loss, sorrow, addiction, recovery, abuse, survival, daily existence, self struggles & discovery through words. Personal, confessional poems are welcomed & embraced here. Rhyming poems are okay. Does not want over-schooled, arrogant, self righteous, religious, political, sentimental, or happy & light pretty poetry. No erotic or sexually explicit poetry.
Market Submission Schedule
- Submission Window - Oct 1, 2025 thru Feb 28, 2026 (Ends 20 days from now)
Market Genres
Genres
GeneralMarket Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Poetry
Any length
Non-Paying
Reprints
Poetry
Any length
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 28 days
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 28 days
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Listing added: 21 March 2018
Last officially checked: 23 May 2025