International Reading Association
2010 IRA Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: published poetry for children copywrited from 2007-2009
Open to: poets cannot have published more than 2 books of poetry
Entry Fee: none
Prize: $500
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
Fence Books
2011 Motherwell Prize
Submission Period: 11/01/09 - 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry
Open to: women
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Spring 2001
2011 Motherwell Prize
Submission Period: 11/01/09 - 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry
Open to: women
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Spring 2001
Monday, October 12, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 15,2009
Nightboat Books
2009 Nightboat Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 70 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: entrants must not be affiliated with Nightboat Books or have a personal relationship with the judge
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, standard royalty contract, 25 free copies of the book
2009 Nightboat Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 70 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: entrants must not be affiliated with Nightboat Books or have a personal relationship with the judge
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, standard royalty contract, 25 free copies of the book
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 22, 2009
Poetry Society of America
Robert H. Winner Memorial Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 10 poems of up to 20 pages
Open to: mid-career poet who has not had substantial recognition
Entry Fee: free for members; $15 for non-members
Prize: $2,500
Robert H. Winner Memorial Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 10 poems of up to 20 pages
Open to: mid-career poet who has not had substantial recognition
Entry Fee: free for members; $15 for non-members
Prize: $2,500
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
Bear Star Press
Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 65 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets in the Mountain and Pacific time zones plus Hawaii and Alaska
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication
Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 65 pages of original poetry
Open to: poets in the Mountain and Pacific time zones plus Hawaii and Alaska
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication
Monday, October 5, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Jan. 14, 2010
Colorado State University
Colorado Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 1/14/10
Eligible Entry: unpublished, book-length collection of poems, 48 - 100 pages
Open to: Close friends and former students of the judge, Donald Revell, are ineligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
Colorado Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 1/14/10
Eligible Entry: unpublished, book-length collection of poems, 48 - 100 pages
Open to: Close friends and former students of the judge, Donald Revell, are ineligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and publication
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Poem Contest Deadline: Nov. 01, 2009
Anderbo.com
2009 Anderbo Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: up to six unpublished poems
Open to: People who have been published on anderbo.com and current or former students of William Logan are not eligible.
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $500 & publication on anderbo.com
2009 Anderbo Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: up to six unpublished poems
Open to: People who have been published on anderbo.com and current or former students of William Logan are not eligible.
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $500 & publication on anderbo.com
Friday, October 2, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
The University of Arkansas Press
Miller Williams Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 60 - 90 pages of poetry
Open to: Friends and former students of the editor, Enid Shomer, asked not to submit entries.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $5000 plus publication
up to 3 finalists will be published
Miller Williams Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 60 - 90 pages of poetry
Open to: Friends and former students of the editor, Enid Shomer, asked not to submit entries.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $5000 plus publication
up to 3 finalists will be published
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
The Waywiser Press
The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize 2009
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 100 pages of poetry
Open to: 18 years old or older who have not published more than one collection of poetry
Entry Fee: $25 for residents of the USA, £15 for entrants in the rest of the world
Prize: $3,000 or £1,750
The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize 2009
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 100 pages of poetry
Open to: 18 years old or older who have not published more than one collection of poetry
Entry Fee: $25 for residents of the USA, £15 for entrants in the rest of the world
Prize: $3,000 or £1,750
Monday, September 28, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 15, 2009
Gival Press
The 11th Annual Gival Press Poetry Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of at least 45 pages of poetry
Open to: everyone
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000, publication by Gival Press, and 20 copies of the book
The 11th Annual Gival Press Poetry Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of at least 45 pages of poetry
Open to: everyone
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000, publication by Gival Press, and 20 copies of the book
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
Ohio University Press and Swallow Press
The Hollis Summers Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 60 to 95 pages of poetry
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication by Ohio University Press
The Hollis Summers Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 60 to 95 pages of poetry
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and publication by Ohio University Press
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest for Women Deadline: Nov. 15, 2009
Perugia Press
Perugia Press Prize for a 1st or 2nd Book by a Woman
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished chapbook of 48 - 72 pages
Open to: US residents with no more than one previously published chapbook (I also assume that it is only open to women as indicated by the title of the contest even though the rules don't seem to include this.)
Entry Fee: $22
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
Perugia Press Prize for a 1st or 2nd Book by a Woman
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished chapbook of 48 - 72 pages
Open to: US residents with no more than one previously published chapbook (I also assume that it is only open to women as indicated by the title of the contest even though the rules don't seem to include this.)
Entry Fee: $22
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Haiku Chapbook Competition Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
Turtle Light Press
Haiku Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 12 - 24 pages of haiku on a theme, two haiku per page maximum
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $30
Prize: 10 free copies and publication contract for 10% royalties
Haiku Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 12 - 24 pages of haiku on a theme, two haiku per page maximum
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $30
Prize: 10 free copies and publication contract for 10% royalties
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
Concrete Wolf
2009 Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 16 - 26 pages of poetry, themed collections preferred
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: 100 copies of the chapbook
2009 Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 16 - 26 pages of poetry, themed collections preferred
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: 100 copies of the chapbook
Monday, September 21, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 01, 2009
Caketrain
2009 Caketrain Chaobook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 20 - 50 pages of original poetry in English, individual poems may be previously published, but the chapbook manuscript must be unpublished
Open to: people with personal or business relationships with Michael Burkard or any Caketrain Journal and Press staff member are not eligible
Entry Fee: $15 reading fee or U.S. entrants can pay $20 for reading fee plus a copy of the winning chapbook
Prize: $250 and 25 copies of the chapbook
2009 Caketrain Chaobook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 20 - 50 pages of original poetry in English, individual poems may be previously published, but the chapbook manuscript must be unpublished
Open to: people with personal or business relationships with Michael Burkard or any Caketrain Journal and Press staff member are not eligible
Entry Fee: $15 reading fee or U.S. entrants can pay $20 for reading fee plus a copy of the winning chapbook
Prize: $250 and 25 copies of the chapbook
Friday, September 18, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Amsterdam Press
Poetry Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Eligible Entry: chapbook of original poetry, no page guidelines
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $150 and publication
2 runners up are also published
Poetry Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Eligible Entry: chapbook of original poetry, no page guidelines
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $150 and publication
2 runners up are also published
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline: Oct. 01, 2009
Mid-American Review
The James Wright Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
The James Wright Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline: Nov. 01, 2009
Reed Magazine
Edwin Markham Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: 3-5 unpublished poems
Open to: Employees and board members of the National Steinbeck Center, REED Magazine, or the Center for Steinbeck Studies are not eligible
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $500 and publication in Reed Magazine
All entrants receive a copy of Reed Magazine.
Edwin Markham Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: 3-5 unpublished poems
Open to: Employees and board members of the National Steinbeck Center, REED Magazine, or the Center for Steinbeck Studies are not eligible
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $500 and publication in Reed Magazine
All entrants receive a copy of Reed Magazine.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
Slipstream Press
Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: up to 40 pages
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and 50 copies of the chapbook
All entrants receive a copy of the winning chapbook and an issue of Slipstream magazine.
Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: up to 40 pages
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 and 50 copies of the chapbook
All entrants receive a copy of the winning chapbook and an issue of Slipstream magazine.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Poetry & Fiction Contest Deadline: Oct. 15, 2009
Dogwood Journal of Poetry & Prose
Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/15/09
Eligible Entry: up to 3 unpublished poems (10 page maximum) or 25 pages of unpublished fiction for the Fiction Award
Open to: No restricitons indicated
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $1,000 & publication for the Poetry & Fiction Awards
Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/15/09
Eligible Entry: up to 3 unpublished poems (10 page maximum) or 25 pages of unpublished fiction for the Fiction Award
Open to: No restricitons indicated
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $1,000 & publication for the Poetry & Fiction Awards
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Pavement Saw Press
Poetry Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: entries accepted and considered until Dec. 31, 2009
Eligible Entry: 32 pages of original poetry
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $15 for mailed U.S. entries; $18 for mailed entries from overseas; $21 for electronic entries
Prize: $500 and 50 copies of the chapbook
2nd place: publication with standard royalty contract
According to the contest guidelines, all entrants receive Pavement Saw Press titles that are equivalent to the entry fee.
Poetry Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: entries accepted and considered until Dec. 31, 2009
Eligible Entry: 32 pages of original poetry
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $15 for mailed U.S. entries; $18 for mailed entries from overseas; $21 for electronic entries
Prize: $500 and 50 copies of the chapbook
2nd place: publication with standard royalty contract
According to the contest guidelines, all entrants receive Pavement Saw Press titles that are equivalent to the entry fee.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline: Oct. 01, 2009
Poetry Soup
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: an original poem adhering to the content guidelines and Terms & Conditions of PoetrySoup.com
Open to: members of PoetrySoup.com
Entry Fee: None
Prize: $900 in prizes annually
1st Place = 25% of the prize money and certificate
2nd Place = 20% of the prize money and certificate
3rd Place = 15% of the prize money and certificate
4th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
5th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
6th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
7th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
8th - 20th = Honorable mention
I have not had any experiences with PoetrySoup.com. Feel free to leave a comment about your experiences (good or bad).
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: an original poem adhering to the content guidelines and Terms & Conditions of PoetrySoup.com
Open to: members of PoetrySoup.com
Entry Fee: None
Prize: $900 in prizes annually
1st Place = 25% of the prize money and certificate
2nd Place = 20% of the prize money and certificate
3rd Place = 15% of the prize money and certificate
4th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
5th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
6th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
7th Place = 10% of the prize money and certificate
8th - 20th = Honorable mention
I have not had any experiences with PoetrySoup.com. Feel free to leave a comment about your experiences (good or bad).
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009
California State University
Philip Levine Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry unpublished in book form
Open to: faculty, current students and graduates of the MFA Program at California State University, Fresno; and close friends, family or recent students of the judge are not eligible
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000
Philip Levine Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 80 pages of original poetry unpublished in book form
Open to: faculty, current students and graduates of the MFA Program at California State University, Fresno; and close friends, family or recent students of the judge are not eligible
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tanka Contest Deadline: Oct. 30, 2009
Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
8th Tanka Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/30/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished tanka
Open to: high school students
Entry Fee: none indicated
Prize: 100 winners will receive a certificate, 10,000 yen in card for buying books, and a copy of the whole collection of winning poems
8th Tanka Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/30/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished tanka
Open to: high school students
Entry Fee: none indicated
Prize: 100 winners will receive a certificate, 10,000 yen in card for buying books, and a copy of the whole collection of winning poems
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tanka Contest Deadline: Oct. 10, 2009
Lyrical Passion Poetry Ezine
World Tanka Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/10/09
Eligible Entry: previously unpublished tanka
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $2/tanka or $7/5 tanka
Prize: 1st Place Prize - $ 120.00 (US) & Certificate
2nd $ 50.00
3rd $ 20.00
World Tanka Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/10/09
Eligible Entry: previously unpublished tanka
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $2/tanka or $7/5 tanka
Prize: 1st Place Prize - $ 120.00 (US) & Certificate
2nd $ 50.00
3rd $ 20.00
Monday, September 7, 2009
Student Poetry Contest Deadline: Dec. 10, 2009
Creative Communication
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/10/09
Eligible Entry: original poem of 21 lines or less
Open to: students in grades K-12 in the United States or Canada
Entry Fee: none indicated in the guidelines
Prize: $50 savings bond, publication in an anthology, a free copy of the anthology
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/10/09
Eligible Entry: original poem of 21 lines or less
Open to: students in grades K-12 in the United States or Canada
Entry Fee: none indicated in the guidelines
Prize: $50 savings bond, publication in an anthology, a free copy of the anthology
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Poetry & Fiction Contest Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
Gertrude Press
Poetry and Fiction Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: 8/01/09 - 2/15/10
Eligible Entry: 16-20 pages of poetry or fiction, any subject matter
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $50 cash award50 complimentary copies of the chapbook
Poetry and Fiction Chapbook Contest
Submission Period: 8/01/09 - 2/15/10
Eligible Entry: 16-20 pages of poetry or fiction, any subject matter
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $50 cash award50 complimentary copies of the chapbook
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Sept. 30,2009
Margie The Literary Magazine
"Auntie Anne" Poetry Book Award Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 48-64 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 plus 100 author copies of the book
"Auntie Anne" Poetry Book Award Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 48-64 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 plus 100 author copies of the book
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Poem Contest Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009
Margie The American Journal of Poetry
The 8th Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems, 60 lines of less for each poem
Open to: no restricitons indicated
Entry Fee: $15 for 3 poems; $5 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000
The 8th Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 3 unpublished poems, 60 lines of less for each poem
Open to: no restricitons indicated
Entry Fee: $15 for 3 poems; $5 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Novel, Poem, and Short Story Contests Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009 (Sept. 30 for Novels)
Birmingham-Southern College
Hackney Literary Awards
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09; 09/30/09 for novels
Eligible Entry: short stories- 5,000 words or less; poetry- 50 lines or less
Open to: writers in the United States
Entry Fee: novels- $25; short stories- $15; poetry- $10
Prize: national and state prizes
1st place: $600
2nd place: $400
3rd place: $250
Hackney Literary Awards
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09; 09/30/09 for novels
Eligible Entry: short stories- 5,000 words or less; poetry- 50 lines or less
Open to: writers in the United States
Entry Fee: novels- $25; short stories- $15; poetry- $10
Prize: national and state prizes
1st place: $600
2nd place: $400
3rd place: $250
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
The University of Arkasas Press
Poetry Series Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 60 - 90 pages of original poetry
Open to: Friends and relatives of the editor as well as her current and former students are ineligible for this poetry chapbook contest.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $5000 Miller Williams Poetry Prize & publication
Poetry Series Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 60 - 90 pages of original poetry
Open to: Friends and relatives of the editor as well as her current and former students are ineligible for this poetry chapbook contest.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $5000 Miller Williams Poetry Prize & publication
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 15,2009
Perugia Press
Perugia Press Prize for a 1st or 2nd Book by a Woman
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 72 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: United States resident who has not published more than one book of poetry
Entry Fee: $22
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
Perugia Press Prize for a 1st or 2nd Book by a Woman
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48 - 72 pages, no more than one poem per page
Open to: United States resident who has not published more than one book of poetry
Entry Fee: $22
Prize: $1,000 plus publication
Friday, August 28, 2009
Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 22, 2009
Poetry Society of America
PSA Chapbook Fellowship
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 20 - 30 pages of original poetry, one poem per page
Open to: Residents of the United States
Entry Fee: $12
Prize: $1,000 and opportunity to teach one class at Purchase College for $1,000
PSA Chapbook Fellowship
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/22/09
Eligible Entry: 20 - 30 pages of original poetry, one poem per page
Open to: Residents of the United States
Entry Fee: $12
Prize: $1,000 and opportunity to teach one class at Purchase College for $1,000
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Dec. 01,2009
Alice James Books
Beatrice Hawley Award
Submission Period: Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
Eligible Entry: 50-70 pages
Open to: residents of the United States
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000 and book publication
Beatrice Hawley Award
Submission Period: Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
Eligible Entry: 50-70 pages
Open to: residents of the United States
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000 and book publication
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
The Waywiser Press
The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 100 pages of original poetry in English
Open to: poets at least 18 years old who have not published more than one poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $3,000 and publication
The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50 - 100 pages of original poetry in English
Open to: poets at least 18 years old who have not published more than one poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $3,000 and publication
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Nov. 30,2009
BOA Editions
A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48-100 pages of original poetry
Open to: citizen or resident of the U.S. over 18 years old who have not yet published a book of poetry
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and book publication
A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: 48-100 pages of original poetry
Open to: citizen or resident of the U.S. over 18 years old who have not yet published a book of poetry
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,500 and book publication
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Chapbook Poetry Competition Deadline: Dec. 01, 2009
The Center for Book Arts
2010 Poetry Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: collection of original poems not to excede 500 lines or 24 pages
Open to: no resrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, publication of 100 copies, 10 copies for the poet
2010 Poetry Chapbook Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/01/09
Eligible Entry: collection of original poems not to excede 500 lines or 24 pages
Open to: no resrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000, publication of 100 copies, 10 copies for the poet
Friday, August 21, 2009
T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
Truman State University
T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 60 - 100 pages of original poetry
Open to: Current Truman State University faculty, staff, and students are not eligible
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000, publication, standard royalty contract
T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manuscript of 60 - 100 pages of original poetry
Open to: Current Truman State University faculty, staff, and students are not eligible
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,000, publication, standard royalty contract
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Greeting Card Poem Contest Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Blue Mountain Arts
Poetry Card Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/31/09
Eligible Entry: an original poem written in English that would be suitable for a greeting card
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: none
Prize: 1st prize: $300
2nd prize: $150
3rd prize: $50
Poetry Card Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 12/31/09
Eligible Entry: an original poem written in English that would be suitable for a greeting card
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: none
Prize: 1st prize: $300
2nd prize: $150
3rd prize: $50
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Short Love Poem Contest Deadline: Aug. 31, 2009
Fanstory.com
Short Love Poem Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: Love poem of 15 words or less
Open to: members of the website. Membership for writers is $2.80/month according to the membership information on the website at the time of this blog entry. Membership fee includes a subscription to their ezine (online magazine).
Entry Fee: free to website members
Prize: 1st prize: $100 pre-paid VISA card
2nd prize: 25 member dollars
3rd prize: 10 member dollars
I'm not a member of this website. They seem to have several short story and poetry contests. You'll have to be the judge of whether you think the website is worth the membership fee.
Short Love Poem Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: Love poem of 15 words or less
Open to: members of the website. Membership for writers is $2.80/month according to the membership information on the website at the time of this blog entry. Membership fee includes a subscription to their ezine (online magazine).
Entry Fee: free to website members
Prize: 1st prize: $100 pre-paid VISA card
2nd prize: 25 member dollars
3rd prize: 10 member dollars
I'm not a member of this website. They seem to have several short story and poetry contests. You'll have to be the judge of whether you think the website is worth the membership fee.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 16, 2009
Quercus Review
Annual Book Award 2009
Submission Period: 6/09 - 110/16/09
Eligible Entry: 48-96 pages of original poetry
Open to: anyone
Entry Fee: $20 fee or $25 to also receive the winning book
Prize: $1,000, book publication, and 50 copies of the book
Annual Book Award 2009
Submission Period: 6/09 - 110/16/09
Eligible Entry: 48-96 pages of original poetry
Open to: anyone
Entry Fee: $20 fee or $25 to also receive the winning book
Prize: $1,000, book publication, and 50 copies of the book
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sonnet Contest Deadline: Nov. 15, 2009
Measure
Howard Nemerov Sonnet Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: sonnet contest, no specific restrictions on the type of sonnet are mentioned in the guidelines, sonnets must be unpublished
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $3 per sonnet
Prize: $1,000 and publication in the Measure
Howard Nemerov Sonnet Award
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: sonnet contest, no specific restrictions on the type of sonnet are mentioned in the guidelines, sonnets must be unpublished
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $3 per sonnet
Prize: $1,000 and publication in the Measure
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Renku Contest Deadline: Sept. 15, 2009
The Haiku Society of America
The HSA Bernard Lionel Einbond Renku Competition
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/15/09
Eligible Entry: the renku may consist of 36, 20, or 12 stanzas (kasen, nijûin, junicho or shisan forms) written by two or more persons, must be unpublished
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: 1st Prize: Up to $150 and publication in Frogpond and on the HSA Web site
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Ongoing Techie Haiku Contest
ThinkGeek
Techie Haiku Contest
Submission Period: ongoing
Eligible Entry: a haiku written with the 5-7-5 syllable count per line that has a techie subject (I know haiku don't have to have 5-7-5 syllable pattern, but they do for this contest.)
Open to: anyone
Entry Fee: none
Prize: $50 gift certificate (by email) to ThinkGeek.com
Techie Haiku Contest
Submission Period: ongoing
Eligible Entry: a haiku written with the 5-7-5 syllable count per line that has a techie subject (I know haiku don't have to have 5-7-5 syllable pattern, but they do for this contest.)
Open to: anyone
Entry Fee: none
Prize: $50 gift certificate (by email) to ThinkGeek.com
Friday, August 14, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 15,2009
National Federation o State Poetry Societies
Stevens Poetry Manuscript Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manscript of 48-70 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers
Prize: $1,000, publication, and 50 copies of the chapbook
Stevens Poetry Manuscript Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/15/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished manscript of 48-70 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers
Prize: $1,000, publication, and 50 copies of the chapbook
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Christian Poetry Contest Deadline: Aug. 31, 2009
Utmost Christian Writers
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: up to 5 poems, up to 60 lines
Open to: Christians
Entry Fee: $20/poem
Prizes:
I'm a bit leery of this one, considering the contest entry fee is high for a single poem entry. If someone wants to enter their maximum of 5 poems, that's a $100 entry fee.
Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: up to 5 poems, up to 60 lines
Open to: Christians
Entry Fee: $20/poem
Prizes:
FIRST PRIZE: $500.00
SECOND PRIZE: $300.00
THIRD PRIZE: $200.00
HON. MENTIONS (7): $100.00 each
BEST RHYMING POEM: $200.00
BEST TRADITIONAL RHYMING POEM: $100.00I'm a bit leery of this one, considering the contest entry fee is high for a single poem entry. If someone wants to enter their maximum of 5 poems, that's a $100 entry fee.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Poetry & Short Story Contest Deadline: Sept. 15, 2009
The Greesnboro Review
Robert Watson Literary Prizes
Submission Period: Deadline 09/15/09
Eligible Entry: an unpublished poem or short story 7,500 words or less
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: None
Prize: $500 and publication in The Greensboro Review
Robert Watson Literary Prizes
Submission Period: Deadline 09/15/09
Eligible Entry: an unpublished poem or short story 7,500 words or less
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: None
Prize: $500 and publication in The Greensboro Review
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest - Deadline: Sept. 30 2009
The National Poetry Review
The TNPR Book Prize Series
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 45-80 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 plus publication and 15 copies of the book
The TNPR Book Prize Series
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: 45-80 pages of poetry
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 plus publication and 15 copies of the book
Monday, August 10, 2009
Prose Poem Contest - Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009
National League of American Pen Women
Kathryn Handley Prose Poem Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: Prose poem contest entry can have up to 3 poems
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $5
Prize: 1st prize: $100
2nd prize: $50
3rd prize: $25
Kathryn Handley Prose Poem Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/30/09
Eligible Entry: Prose poem contest entry can have up to 3 poems
Open to: no restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $5
Prize: 1st prize: $100
2nd prize: $50
3rd prize: $25
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Poetry Contest for Poets Under 40 Deadline: November 15, 2009
Yale Press
The Yale Series of Younger Poets
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48-64 numbered pages of original poety, each new poem must start on a new page
Open to: American citizens under the age of 40 who have not published chapbooks with more than 300 copies
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: publication and royalties from the published chapbook
The Yale Series of Younger Poets
Submission Period: 10/01/09 - 11/15/09
Eligible Entry: 48-64 numbered pages of original poety, each new poem must start on a new page
Open to: American citizens under the age of 40 who have not published chapbooks with more than 300 copies
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: publication and royalties from the published chapbook
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Poetry & Short Story Contest Deadline Oct. 01, 2009
University of Southern Mississippi
The Mississippi Review Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: short story 1,000-5,000 words or 3 poems totaling 10 pages or less
Open to: All writers in English except current or former students or employees of the University of Southern Mississippi
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $1,000 and publication in the Mississippi Review
The Mississippi Review Prize
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: short story 1,000-5,000 words or 3 poems totaling 10 pages or less
Open to: All writers in English except current or former students or employees of the University of Southern Mississippi
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $1,000 and publication in the Mississippi Review
Friday, August 7, 2009
Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, & Short Story Contest Deadline: Nov. 01, 2009
The Briar Cliff Review
Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, & Short Story Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: short story or nonfiction 6,000 words or less or 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 First Prize for each category
Each entrant receives a copy of the issue of The Briar Cliff Review with the winning entries.
Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, & Short Story Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 11/01/09
Eligible Entry: short story or nonfiction 6,000 words or less or 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000 First Prize for each category
Each entrant receives a copy of the issue of The Briar Cliff Review with the winning entries.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline: Aug. 31, 2009
The National Poetry Review
The Laureate Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $900 plus publication in The National Poetry Review
The Laureate Prize for Poetry
Submission Period: Deadline: 08/31/09
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems
Open to: No restrictions indicated.
Entry Fee: $15
Prize: $900 plus publication in The National Poetry Review
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Poetry, Novel, & Short Story Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
Dana Awards
Poetry, Novel, & Short Story Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 5 poems, short story 10,000 words or less, or first 50 pages of a novel, entries must be unpublished
Open to: Entrants must be 16 or older
Entry Fee: $15 for poems or short story, $25 for novels
Prize: $1,000 first prize for each category
Poetry, Novel, & Short Story Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 5 poems, short story 10,000 words or less, or first 50 pages of a novel, entries must be unpublished
Open to: Entrants must be 16 or older
Entry Fee: $15 for poems or short story, $25 for novels
Prize: $1,000 first prize for each category
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contests Deadline: Oct. 01, 2009
University of Wisconsin Press
Brittingham and Pollak Prize in Poetry
Submission Period: 9/01/09 - 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50-80 page, unpublished poetry chapbooks
Open to: No restrictions mentioned in the guidelines.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,500 ($1,000 cash prize and $1,500 honorarium to cover expenses of reading in Madison)
Brittingham and Pollak Prize in Poetry
Submission Period: 9/01/09 - 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: 50-80 page, unpublished poetry chapbooks
Open to: No restrictions mentioned in the guidelines.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $2,500 ($1,000 cash prize and $1,500 honorarium to cover expenses of reading in Madison)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline: Sept. 30, 2009
Winning Writers
Tom Howard, John H. Reid Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 9/30/09
Eligible Entry: original poem in any style, must be in English
Open to: any writer
Entry Fee: $7 for every 25 lines
Prize: 1st prize: $2,000
2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $500
4th prize: $250
5 High Distinction awards: $200
6 Most Highly Commended awards: $100
Tom Howard, John H. Reid Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 9/30/09
Eligible Entry: original poem in any style, must be in English
Open to: any writer
Entry Fee: $7 for every 25 lines
Prize: 1st prize: $2,000
2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $500
4th prize: $250
5 High Distinction awards: $200
6 Most Highly Commended awards: $100
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
American Poetry Review
Honickman First Book Prize
Submission Period: 08/01/09 - 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 48 or more pages of poetry in English
Open to: any US writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $3,000 and distribution through Copper Canyon Press
Honickman First Book Prize
Submission Period: 08/01/09 - 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 48 or more pages of poetry in English
Open to: any US writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $3,000 and distribution through Copper Canyon Press
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry Contest Deadline: Nov. 01, 2009
Middlebury College
Bakeless Literary Prizes
Submission Period: Sept. 15- Nov. 01, 2009
Eligible Entry: 50 pages of poetry, 150-450 pages for short story collections or novels, or 150-300 pages of creative non-fiction; all entries must be unpublished and in English
Open to: new, English-speaking authors
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: publication by Graywolf Press and a fellowship to attend the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
Bakeless Literary Prizes
Submission Period: Sept. 15- Nov. 01, 2009
Eligible Entry: 50 pages of poetry, 150-450 pages for short story collections or novels, or 150-300 pages of creative non-fiction; all entries must be unpublished and in English
Open to: new, English-speaking authors
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: publication by Graywolf Press and a fellowship to attend the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
Friday, July 31, 2009
Poetry Chapbook Contest Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
The Ledge Magazine
2009 Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 16-28 pages with biographical note and title page
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $18
Prize: 1st prize: $1,000, publication, and 25 copies of the chapbook
2nd prize: $250
3rd prize: $100
All entrants will receive a copy of the winning chapbook when it is published in fall 2010.
2009 Poetry Contest
Submission Period: Deadline: 10/31/09
Eligible Entry: 16-28 pages with biographical note and title page
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $18
Prize: 1st prize: $1,000, publication, and 25 copies of the chapbook
2nd prize: $250
3rd prize: $100
All entrants will receive a copy of the winning chapbook when it is published in fall 2010.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Inkwell Annual Poetry Contest Deadline: Oct. 30, 2009
Manhattanville College & Inkwell
Inkwell Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: 08/01/09 - 10/30/09
Eligible Entry: up to 5 unpublished poems, 40-line limit per poem
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $10 for the 1st poem, $5 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Inkwell
Inkwell Annual Poetry Contest
Submission Period: 08/01/09 - 10/30/09
Eligible Entry: up to 5 unpublished poems, 40-line limit per poem
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $10 for the 1st poem, $5 for each additional poem
Prize: $1,000 and publication in Inkwell
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Lynda Hull Memorial Poetry Prize Deadline: Dec. 20, 2009
Lynda Hull Memorial Poetry Prize
Crazyhorse
Submission Period: 09/01 - 12/20 Information on website about the poetry contest is last year's guidelines. Email crazyhorse@cofc.edu for current information.
Eligible Entry: unpublished, original poems
Open to: No restrictions mentioned.
Entry Fee: $16 per manuscript for new entrants; include a one-year (2 issue) subscription to Crazyhorse
Prize: $2,000 and publication in Crazyhorse
Crazyhorse
Submission Period: 09/01 - 12/20 Information on website about the poetry contest is last year's guidelines. Email crazyhorse@cofc.edu for current information.
Eligible Entry: unpublished, original poems
Open to: No restrictions mentioned.
Entry Fee: $16 per manuscript for new entrants; include a one-year (2 issue) subscription to Crazyhorse
Prize: $2,000 and publication in Crazyhorse
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Green Rose Prize Deadline: Sept. 30 2009
The Green Rose Prize in Poetry
New Issues Poetry & Prose and Western Michigan University
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: English, book-length collections of poetry
Open to: Poets who have published one or more full-length collections of poetry
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $2,000 and publication
New Issues Poetry & Prose and Western Michigan University
Submission Period: Deadline: 09/30/09
Eligible Entry: English, book-length collections of poetry
Open to: Poets who have published one or more full-length collections of poetry
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $2,000 and publication
Monday, July 27, 2009
2009 Robert Frost Award Deadline: Sept. 15, 2009
2009 Robert Frost Award
The Robert Frost Foundation
Submission Period: March 01, 2009 - Sept. 15, 2009
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems written "in the spirit of Robert Frost" (published or unpublished)
Open to: No Restrictions.
Entry Fee: $10 per poem
Prize: $1,000
The Robert Frost Foundation
Submission Period: March 01, 2009 - Sept. 15, 2009
Eligible Entry: up to 3 poems written "in the spirit of Robert Frost" (published or unpublished)
Open to: No Restrictions.
Entry Fee: $10 per poem
Prize: $1,000
Erskine J. Poetry Prize Deadline: Aug. 15, 2009
Erskine J. Poetry Prize
SmartishPace
Submission Period: deadline: 08/15/09
Eligible Entry: 3 original poems
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $5 for 3 poems, $1 for each additional poem; maximum of 15 poems
Prize: $200 and publication in Smartish Pace
2nd & 3rd Place: publication in Smartish Pace
All submissions are considered for publication in Smartish Pace.
SmartishPace
Submission Period: deadline: 08/15/09
Eligible Entry: 3 original poems
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $5 for 3 poems, $1 for each additional poem; maximum of 15 poems
Prize: $200 and publication in Smartish Pace
2nd & 3rd Place: publication in Smartish Pace
All submissions are considered for publication in Smartish Pace.
2009 Gerald Cable Book Award Deadline: Oct. 15, 2009
2009 Gerald Cable Book Award
Silverfish Review Press
Submission Period: May 01, 2009- Oct. 15, 2009
Eligible Entry: book length manuscript, at least 48 pages, of original poetry
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000, publication, 25 copies of the book
Silverfish Review Press
Submission Period: May 01, 2009- Oct. 15, 2009
Eligible Entry: book length manuscript, at least 48 pages, of original poetry
Open to: No restrictions.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1,000, publication, 25 copies of the book
Art Affair Poetry Contest Deadline: Oct. 01, 2009
Art Affair Poetry Contest
Shadetree Creations
Submission Period: postmarked by 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: a single, original poem, 60 lines or less
Open to: any writer
Entry Fee: $3 per poem
Prize: 1st place- $40
2nd place- $25
3rd place- $15
Winning poems are published on the website.
Shadetree Creations
Submission Period: postmarked by 10/01/09
Eligible Entry: a single, original poem, 60 lines or less
Open to: any writer
Entry Fee: $3 per poem
Prize: 1st place- $40
2nd place- $25
3rd place- $15
Winning poems are published on the website.
Labels:
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The Patricia Bibby First Book Award Deadline: Oct. 31, 2009
The Patricia Bibby First Book Award
Tebot Bach, Inc.
Submission Period: Poetry chapbook contest entries must be postmarked by 10/31/09.
Eligible Entry: 50-84 pages of original poetry
Open to: People who have not published collections of poetry of at least 36 poems with a run of 400 copies or more. Does not accept entries for poetry contests for students, past and present, of Loyola Marymount University. Employees and volunteers of Tebot Bach are not eligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and book publication
Tebot Bach, Inc.
Submission Period: Poetry chapbook contest entries must be postmarked by 10/31/09.
Eligible Entry: 50-84 pages of original poetry
Open to: People who have not published collections of poetry of at least 36 poems with a run of 400 copies or more. Does not accept entries for poetry contests for students, past and present, of Loyola Marymount University. Employees and volunteers of Tebot Bach are not eligible.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: $1,000 and book publication
The St. Lawrence Book Award Deadline: Aug. 31, 2009
Black Lawrence Press
Submission Period: entries must be postmarked by 8/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished collection of short stories or poetry
Open to: Contest rules mention no exclusions for participants.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: 1st Prize: $1,000, book publication, and 10 copies of the book
Some finalists may be offered publication
Submission Period: entries must be postmarked by 8/31/09
Eligible Entry: unpublished collection of short stories or poetry
Open to: Contest rules mention no exclusions for participants.
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: 1st Prize: $1,000, book publication, and 10 copies of the book
Some finalists may be offered publication
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Chapbook Contest Deadline: July 15, 2009
Pearl Magazine Chapbook Contest
Pearl Magazine
Submission Period: May 1st- July 15th
Eligible Entry: 48-64 pages of poetry
Open to: all poets except students and friends of the judge
Entry Fee: $20, includes copy of the winning book
Prize: $1000, publication of chapbook, foreword from the judge, and 25 copies of the book
Pearl Magazine
Submission Period: May 1st- July 15th
Eligible Entry: 48-64 pages of poetry
Open to: all poets except students and friends of the judge
Entry Fee: $20, includes copy of the winning book
Prize: $1000, publication of chapbook, foreword from the judge, and 25 copies of the book
Monday, February 2, 2009
New Women's Voices Chapbook: Feb. 15, 2009
New Women's Voices Chapbook Competition
Finishing Line Press
Eligible Entry: up to 26 pages of poetry
Open to: Women who have not published a full-length poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: 1st Prize: $1000 & publication
Top 10 finalists are offered publication
Finishing Line Press
Eligible Entry: up to 26 pages of poetry
Open to: Women who have not published a full-length poetry collection
Entry Fee: $25
Prize: 1st Prize: $1000 & publication
Top 10 finalists are offered publication
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