FIELD is published twice yearly, in spring and fall. We read submissions August through May and usually reply within six weeks, though occasionally we may take longer. Please keep in mind that FIELD is one of the most selective small poetry journals in the country. We suggest you familiarize yourself with our journal before submitting.
FIELD Magazine submissions
FIELD accepts poetry only. Send 2-6 poems at a time, combined into a single document, inserting a page break between each poem. Please be sure your name is on each poem. Type the titles of your poems, separated by commas, in the Title box.We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
Translations are welcome if publication permission has been acquired from the author of the original work.
2012 FIELD Poetry Prize - $28.00
The sixteenth annual FIELD Poetry Prize competition is open to all poets, whether or not they have previously published a book. Unpublished poetry manuscripts between 50 and 80 pages in length will be considered. All manuscripts will be read by the editors of the Press, David Young and David Walker. Oberlin College Press publishes the winning manuscript in the FIELD Poetry Series and awards the winning author $1,000 plus standard royalties.
Please include a title page with your name, address, phone, and email address. See full guidelines at our website (www.oberlin.edu/ocpress).
Manuscripts may be submitted during May 2012. The contest reading fee includes one year’s subscription to FIELD. The prize winner will be announced this summer on our website.
FIELD Translation Series book queries
Book-length manuscripts of poetry in translation will be considered year-round for the FIELD Translation Series. Please send sample poems and a letter of inquiry describing the work and indicating that you have the author's permission, where appropriate, to seek publication for your translation.(Original book manuscripts are considered for the FIELD Poetry Series only by invitation, or through entering the annual FIELD Poetry Prize competition during the month of May.)