General We read submissions post-marked between February 14th and November 30th each year. The average response time is 3 months. If you do not hear from us by this time, please send a SASE with your inquiry or email: handsomepoetry (at) gmail.com Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned unless accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and sufficient postage. We do not accept email submissions. Simultaneous submissions are fantastic and necessary to the vitality of the poet. We do ask that you notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere, as we long to celebrate for you in any/all capacities. Previously published work, however, is nicht so gut. We are not accepting previously published work. This includes work printed in any format, online included. Poetry We like poetry in batches; poetry submissions should be 3-6 poems of any length. Please submit 2 copies of each poem, with your name, address, and email (if applicable) in the upper right corner on each poem. Handsome is interested in cultivating diverse and diverging beauty. That said, the editors are least interested in didactic verse that propagates the current administration. Bios, while not required with the submission, can be highly entertaining. Poetry Translations Poetry Translations are an integral piece of the dialogue, provided the translator has obtained permission from the author in advance of submission. We regret that we are only able to publish work in the English Language at this juncture. Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoir, Plays, et.al. Though adored, are not currently considered by the editors of Handsome. Visual Art Each issue of Handsome will contain a section devoted to visual art along a specific theme or idea. If you are interested in having your artwork featured, email inquiries to handsomepoetry (at) gmail.com Interviews We do print interviews if they are engaging. Send full interview mss, or query handsomepoetry (at) gmail.com Payment Handsome pays its authors in 2 additional copies of the Annual Contact All correspondence to: Handsome Journal c/o Black Ocean PO Box 52030 Boston, MA 02205 handsomepoetry (at) gmail.com