Why we’re here

This publication was born from a wish to see more good new writing given space in the world.

Our aim is to provide a fresh space for poetry that spills from the complex, the absurd, the warm-blooded.

​We are all sweet mammalians. We aim to be an inclusive publication that reflects the diversity of our submitters, and provides a welcoming place for queer, trans, indigenous, and otherwise-marginalised voices. We stand with tangata whenua

While our heart is in Aotearoa, we occasionally publish interesting work from elsewhere - bringing words from these islands into conversation across oceans.

Contact us

All inquiries to: sweetmammalian [at] gmail.com

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Editorial team

​Current editors (issue 6 & onwards): Rebecca Hawkes and Nikki-Lee Birdsey.

​Founded by Hannah Mettner, Magnolia Wilson and Morgan Bach.

Financials

We can offer a modest koha for accepted work, varying according to funding.

Contributor payments for issue ten have been funded by the grace of the Wellington City Council Arts and Culture fund.