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 #32 - Winter 2009 - Sonnets

Poetry: The tribute section will feature sonnets. Sonnets may be any kind, strict or loose. To submit via email or hardcopy, follow the regular guidelines, but please note in the cover letter that you are submitting for the sonnet tribute.

Essays: We'd like to publish either a series of essays on the literary tradition of the sonnet. Please query with any questions. Short essays should be about 1,000-1,500 words; longer essays can be up to 5,000, though 3,000 is prefered.

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: August 1st, 2009

RATTLE #33 - Summer 2010 - Humor

Poetry: The tribute section will feature humorous poetry -- light verse, puns, parodies...you name it; just make us laugh. To submit via email or hardcopy, follow the regular guidelines, but please note in the cover letter that you are submitting for the humor tribute.

Essays: We'd like to publish either a series of short essays on different aspects of humor in poetry, or a longer introduction to the history of humor in verse. Please query with any questions. Short essays should be about 1,000-1,500 words; longer essays can be up to 5,000, though 3,000 is prefered.

Artwork: We still need 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").

Reading Period Opens: August 1st, 2009 -- Deadline for submissions: February 1st, 2010

RATTLE #34 - Winter 2010 - Masters of Mental Health

Poetry: The tribute section will feature poetry written by mental health workers -- psychiatrists, sociologists, social workers, counselors, etc. Poets must be working or retired from a career in mental health. To submit via email or hardcopy, follow the regular guidelines, but please note in the cover letter that you are submitting for the mental health workers tribute.

Essays: We'd like to publish either a series of short essays on the relationship between psychology and poetry, or a longer introduction to the subject. Please query with any questions. Short essays should be about 1,000-1,500 words; longer essays can be up to 5,000, though 3,000 is prefered.

Artwork: We still need 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").

Reading Period Opens: February 1st, 2010 -- Deadline for submissions: August 1st, 2010

Further Down the Line

Future issues plan to feature: Science/SF, Mothers, and Chapbooks. 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.