Call for Guest Editors and Editorial Assistant

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Call for Guest Editors and Editorial Assistant
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The time has come! Haiku Girl Summer is officially open to guest editors for the 2026 season. In addition, I am seeking an editorial assistant to help with the logistics of managing submissions and issues. Read on for details below.

Editorial Assistant Description

There are five components to the Editorial Assistant role:

  • Assist with submission management
  • Assist with issue formatting and publishing
  • Assist in communication with guest editors
  • Assist in communication with poets
  • Assist Managing Editor with award nominations

This role is perfect for someone looking to gain experience in the behind-the-scenes process of managing an online haiku journal. The main qualification is that you have a experience of the haiku poet.

For full details, review the full editorial assistant guide.

To be considered, please send a letter if interest to editor@9squarepress.com. Please write a brief summary of your haiku experience and the reason(s) why you are interested in this role.

The editorial assistant is also allowed to serve as a guest editor for 2026. However, please submit separate letters of interest for each role.

Guest Editor Description

Here are the available editorial slots for the 2026 season:

June

June 1st - 7th: Allyson Whipple

June 8th - 14th: TBD

June 15th-21st: TBD

June 22nd - 28th: TBD

June 29th - July 5th: TBD

July

July 6th - 12th: TBD

July 13th - 19th: TBD

July 20th - 26th: TBD

July 21st – 27th: TBD

July 27th - August 2nd: TBD

August

August 3rd - 9th: TBD 

August 10th - 16th: TBD

August 17th - 23rd: TBD

August 24th - 30th: Allyson Whipple* 

August 31st - September 1st: Allyson Whipple

*Allyson may give up this slot if there is high editorial demand.

All prospective editors should review the 2026 editorial guide for full details.

Newer editors are welcome. The main qualification is that you have a experience of the haiku poet.

To be considered, please send a letter if interest to editor@9squarepress.com. Because slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, please list your first choice as well as up to two backup options.