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Write in a clean editor, then format for Poetics in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Poetics format

Poetics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Social and Cultural Dynamics, Cultural Industries and Urban Development, Language, Metaphor, and Cognition.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Poetics 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSocial and Cultural Dynamics Cultural Industries and Urban Development Language, Metaphor, and Cognition Music History and Culture Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN0304-422X
Citation impact (2-yr)2.36
h-index119
i10-index955
Total citations63,327
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereErasmus University Rotterdam
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Poetics per year

44
2014
51
2015
46
2016
33
2017
62
2018
57
2019
59
2020
76
2021
61
2022
47
2023
58
2024
53
2025

Citation impact of Poetics by publication year

1.3K
2014
2K
2015
1.6K
2016
793
2017
1.3K
2018
1.1K
2019
1.1K
2020
1.1K
2021
514
2022
344
2023
220
2024
50
2025

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Poetics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Poetics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Poetics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Poetics use?
Poetics uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Poetics 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Poetics?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Poetics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Poetics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Poetics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Poetics?
Poetics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Poetics template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Poetics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Poetics template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Poetics template cost?
You can start writing in the Poetics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Poetics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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