University of Massachusetts Press

Juniper Prizes

Deadline: 
September 30, 2021 - Check back on August 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Entry Fee: 
$30
Cash Prize: 
$1,000

Five prizes of $1,000 each and publication by University of Massachusetts Press are given annually for a first poetry collection, a poetry collection by an author who has previously published a book, a short story collection, a novel, and a book of creative nonfiction. The creative writing faculty at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst will judge. Submit a poetry manuscript of 50 to 70 pages, a story collection or novel of 150 to 350 pages, or a memoir, book of narrative nonfiction, biography, or essay collection of 150 to 300 pages with a $30 entry fee by September 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

University of Massachusetts Press, Juniper Prizes, 180 Infirmary Way, Fourth Floor, Amherst, MA 01003. Courtney Andree, Contact.