Hip Pocket Press publishes two magazines: 

Canary: A Journal of the Environmental Crisis 

Sisyphus: An Original Lens on the Contemporary World

What kind of work is Sisyphus looking for?
We consider original works written in English. We publish prose, poetry, art, and photography.

We seek prose of up to 1,500 words by independent thinkers who don't operate in doctrinaire silos. We choose work that states things plainly and with honest inquiry. We avoid esoteric jargon and political agendas.  

We seek poetry that is clear, evocative, and original. 

We prefer material where something important is at stake, and we aim to create a sense of possibility, imagination and opportunity.

If accepted, additional audio files are encouraged. 

Please note that submissions are limited to one prose/essay/story or four poems (in a single file, separated by titles or page breaks between poems) and should not exceed ten pages. Please include all writer contact info on the first page of the submitted file.

What kind of work is Canary looking for?

Canary is a literary journal that explores one’s engagement with the natural world. It is based on the premise that the literary arts can provide an understanding that humans are part of an integrated system. Our theme is the environmental crisis and the losses of species and habitat as a result of this ongoing disaster. Our mission is to deepen awareness of the environment and enrich the well-being of the individual and in turn society as a whole. 

Canary is published four times a year to welcome each new season on the solstices and equinoxes. We are closed to submissions during those four months: March, June, September, and December, in order to focus on producing the current issue. We are open all the rest of the time. Canary accepts multiple submissions and previously published work, for which we will, of course, credit the previous publication.

Please email not more than 5 poems, or essays/short stories of not more than 1500 words. Work should be in a single document. We look forward to reading your work on your experience of the losses to the natural world in your home environment and the joys of that natural world that we stand to lose.

Does Hip Pocket Press accept previously published material?
Yes. That said, we want to ensure that the magazines are fresh, new, and unique going forward. In other words, we would like to both discover your writing and have a creative viewpoint that is timely and topical. Also, we prefer to stay away from any rights entanglements. Work that has appeared online is considered to have been previously published. Simultaneous submissions acceptable.

Does Hip Pocket Press pay money?
Not at this time. And all rights will revert to the author upon publication.

How do I submit my work to Hip Pocket Press?
When you are ready to submit, please visit our submission system at hippocketpress.submittable.com. Your account will be set up during your first submission. There is no need to create an account beforehand. 

Who can I contact if I’m having trouble using the online system?
Please contact Submittable here: https://www.submittable.com/contact