Great question. Twenty years ago as online journals emerged, print was considered more prestigious. But that attitude has shifted. Many online journals are just as editorially rigorous as print journals. They’ve come a long way visually, too—some even surpassing the design of print. And they often extend the reach of the work. So why not? That said, it’s a lovely feeling to see your own work alongside others’ in a holdable journal. When submitting, I consider online and print journals equally. I target journals that publish poems I like and that have visual appeal because presentation matters to me.
Thanks, Radha, as always, for your clarity of thinking.
Interesting and important consideration! What are your thoughts about online vs. print poetry publications?
Great question. Twenty years ago as online journals emerged, print was considered more prestigious. But that attitude has shifted. Many online journals are just as editorially rigorous as print journals. They’ve come a long way visually, too—some even surpassing the design of print. And they often extend the reach of the work. So why not? That said, it’s a lovely feeling to see your own work alongside others’ in a holdable journal. When submitting, I consider online and print journals equally. I target journals that publish poems I like and that have visual appeal because presentation matters to me.
All pretty practical and "realistic" comments. Thank you.