Slipstream Magazine is a yearly anthology of some of the best poetry you'll find today in the American small press—fresh, bold, and evocative.

 

Founded in 1980, Slipstream features the work of both new and established writers. Charles Bukowski, Gerald Locklin, Wanda Coleman, Lyn Lifshin, David Chorlton, Jim Daniels, Ron Koertge, Sean Thomas Dougherty and Sherman Alexie are among the many writers whose work has appeared in the pages of Slipstream.

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Slipstream's annual poetry chapbook contest, launched in 1988, awards a $1,000 prize plus 25 professionally-printed copies of your book. Everyone who enters receives a copy of the winning chapbook plus a copy of Slipstream Magazine. 

 

A single issue of Slipstream costs $15 and generally consists of 80 pages of poetry and artwork. Subscriptions are $25 and include two issues of the magazine plus the two most recent chapbooks. Most back issues are available for $10.

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Slipstream accepts submissions year round, with no reading fee.