Submit to The Cenote
We publish previously unpublished poetry and art. Send all submissions to thecenotepoetryreview@gmail.com
Before submitting, please see the guidelines in the section below.
Issue # 1 submission window:
June 30th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026.
We are a little, fledgling review - we regret that we cannot provide remuneration for poems and art, but we will try to guarantee you a “limited immortality” within the confines of these pages.
Submission Guidelines
POETRY
1.) Submit 3-5 poems per issue.
2.) Shorter poems should be no longer than 3 pages, and sections from long poems should be no longer than 4 pages.
3.) Submit poems as .doc or .docx for standard formatting. For poems with more complex formatting/typography submit as a PDF or as an image.
4.) Please submit all poems in one document. Each poem should start on a separate page with titles clearly indicated, and line breaks clearly indicated across pages.
5.) Include “poetry submission” and author name in the subject line of the email.
6.) Include a brief author bio and 2-3 sentences about the poem (if desired).
7.) Simultaneous submission will be accepted, but please notify us if any of your submissions have been accepted elsewhere so we can withdraw them.
8.) We cannot accept previously published poems. We can only publish translations with the author’s permission.
9.) By submitting, you are offering First North American Serial Rights (FNASR) for print and electronic publication, as well as non-exclusive archival rights for our online repository. All other rights revert to the author upon publication.
10.) We do not accept AI-generated poetry or art.
11.) Expect 2-3 months for a response. We will read everything within the submission window.
12.) Submit to: thecenotepoetryreview@gmail.com
Image Credits: 1.) to 3.) Camillo Golgi, Sulla fina anatomia degli organi centrali del sistema nervoso (On the Fine Anatomy of the Central Organs of the Nervous System), 1885.
