Regular Submissions are open!
Deadline: June 15, 2026
Issue live on August 1, 2026.


Please note: UtSQ only accepts submissions via our Submittable.   
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Please direct your questions/comments to upthestaircase [at] gmail [dot] com.


General Guidelines:

--Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please withdraw accepted pieces promptly from consideration. 
--Submit 3-6 poems in a single document.
--Submit 3-10 files for art.
--We typically respond to your submission in less than 30 days. After 60 days query to upthestaircase [at] gmail [dot] com.
--Please wait one reading period (or 3 months) before submitting again.
--We do not accept previously published poetry, but previously published artwork is okay.
--AI poetry and/or art will not be considered.
--Up the Staircase Quarterly obtains first serial publishing rights. After a piece runs, all rights revert back to the author.
--Unfortunately, we cannot currently pay contributors for the work we accept.

Submissions from all genres will only be accepted via our SUBMISSION MANAGER. We do not accept emailed submissions.
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Questions should be sent to upthestaircase [at] gmail [dot] com.

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