Calls for Submissions

While we're always open to regular submissions of poetry, e-reviews, essays on writing, and artwork, each issue of RATTLE contains a special tribute section dedicated to some ethnic, vocational, or stylistic group. We're also looking for essays on specific subjects. Listed below are our upcoming calls for submissions, along with their deadlines. These calls are subject to change at any time, with the more distant issues less certain. If you have any questions, feel free to email Tim Green:

RATTLE #30 - Winter 2008 - Cowboy/Western Poets

Poetry: The tribute section will feature poetry written by Cowboy/Western poets. To submit via email or hardcopy, follow the regular guidelines, but please note in the cover letter that you are submitting for the Cowboy/Western tribute.

Essays: We'd like to publish either a series of short essays on different aspects of Cowboy/Western poetry, or a longer introduction to the history its literary tradition. Please query with any questions. Short essays should be about 1,000-2,000 words; longer essays can be up to 5,000.

Artwork: Artwork has already been arranged for this issue, but we are always looking for art for our E-Issues.

Click here for the Cowboy/Western issue webpage.

Deadline for submissions: August 1st, 2008

RATTLE #31 - Summer 2009 - African-American Poets

Poetry: The tribute section will feature poetry written by African-American poets. To submit via email or hardcopy, follow the regular guidelines, but please note in the cover letter that you are submitting for the African-American tribute.

Essays: We'd like to publish either a series of short essays on different aspects of African-American poetry, or a longer introduction to the history its literary tradition. Please query with any questions. Short essays should be about 1,000-2,000 words; longer essays can be up to 5,000.

Artwork: We still need cover art and divider art for this issue. Photography, paintings, or collages relating to the theme will all be considered. Submissions are accepted as lo-res email attachments (jpegs prefered), or by mail on a CD. Production will require hi-res images (300dpi @ 9.25" x 6.125").

Deadline for submissions: February 1st, 2009

Further Down the Line

Future issues plan to feature: New Formalists, Psychologists/Psychiatrists, Chapbooks, Humor and Epic Poems. That should fill up the next few years, but we're always open to suggestions. If you have any ideas for tributes, or essays on any subject, please write to us. We're listening.