Modern Poetry in Translation

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Translation, Poetry. Official guideline: Modern Poetry in Translation guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• Translations of poetry only — not original English-language poetry — and the translations must be previously unpublished.
• Up to six poems per submission, with a preference for contemporary work.
• A statement of which languages you are fluent in, on the submissions form.
• Confirmation that you can obtain reproduction rights for the translations, in print and online.

Subjects they avoid

• Original English-language poetry.
• Speculative email submissions outside a dedicated submissions period.
• Work previously published elsewhere.

Key requirements

• Submittable only
• Translations only
• Up to six poems
• Translator clears permissions

Who can submit

Official: they welcome work from any age and accept translations from any language, with a preference for contemporary work. You must state which languages you are fluent in on the submission form. No nationality restriction.

Rights

Copyright for work appearing in MPT rests with the contributor and with MPT. Work will be accessible online to digital subscribers, made available as an e-book, and may appear on their website — permissions must cover electronic and print versions and digital reproduction.

AI policy

Not stated in the guideline

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

The official page does not state a current status.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Submittable during an announced window

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Submittable during an announced window

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Browse the poems archive first to see which translated authors have featured recently.
• Clear permissions for your translations — this is the translator's responsibility and can take time.
• Submit up to six poems via Submittable during an announced window.

What happens after submission

Expected response: They endeavour to respond within four months

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.