Call for Guest Editors and Editorial Assistant
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.
