Genre: Poetry

Emily Dickinson Award for Poetry

LitMag
Entry Fee: 
$18
Deadline: 
November 15, 2024
A prize of $1,500 and publication in LitMag will be given annually for a single poem. The winner will also have their work reviewed by agents Amy Bishop-Wycisk (Trellis Literary Management), Kelsey Day (Aragi), Hailey Hedemann (William Morris Endeavor), PJ Mark (Janklow & Nesbit), Rayhane Sanders (Massie & McQuilkin), and Emily Wescott (Creative Artists Agency). The editors will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit up to three poems with an $18 entry fee by November 15. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Poetry Chapbook Contest

Slipstream Press
Entry Fee: 
$20
Deadline: 
December 1, 2024
A prize of $1,000, publication by Slipstream Press, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry chapbook. The editors will judge. Submit a manuscript of up to 40 pages with a $20 entry fee, which includes a copy of the winning chapbook and an issue of Slipstream, by December 1. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Chad Walsh Chapbook Series

Beloit Poetry Journal
Entry Fee: 
$20
Deadline: 
November 30, 2024
A prize of $2,500, publication by Beloit Poetry Journal, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry chapbook. The editors will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 20 to 35 pages with a $20 entry fee by November 30. A limited number of fee waivers based on financial need are available upon request via e-mail. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Book Contest

Longleaf Press
Entry Fee: 
$27
Deadline: 
January 15, 2025
A prize of $1,000, publication by Longleaf Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner is also invited to give a virtual reading in early 2025. Roger Weingarten will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of at least 50 pages with a $27 entry fee by January 15, 2025. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Poetry Prize

The Moth
Entry Fee: 
$17
Deadline: 
December 31, 2024
A prize of €6,000 (approximately $6,605) is given annually for a single poem. Three runners-up prizes of €1,000 (approximately $1,101) each are also given. The four shortlisted poets, including the winner, are also published in Irish Times and invited to read at an online awards ceremony in spring 2025. Fiona Benson will judge. Submit any number of poems of any length with a €15 (approximately $17) entry fee per poem by December 31. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.

Literary Awards

Black Caucus of the American Library Association
Entry Fee: 
$0
Deadline: 
December 31, 2024
Four prizes of $1,000 each are given annually for a poetry collection, a debut novel, a book of fiction, and a book of nonfiction (including creative nonfiction) by African American writers published in the United States in the current year. The awards honor books that depict the “cultural, historical, or sociopolitical aspects of the Black Diaspora.” Publishers may nominate books published in 2024 by December 31. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for a list of jurors to whom books should be sent and complete guidelines.
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Birdy Poetry Prize

Meadowlark Press
Entry Fee: 
$25
Deadline: 
December 1, 2024
A prize of $1,000, publication by Meadowlark Press, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of at least 55 pages with a $25 entry fee by December 1. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Dorset Prize

Tupelo Press
Entry Fee: 
$30
Deadline: 
December 31, 2024
A prize of $3,000, publication by Tupelo Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives a two-week residency at Gentle House in Port Angeles, Washington. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 88 pages with a $30 entry fee by December 31. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize

BOA Editions
Entry Fee: 
$30
Deadline: 
November 30, 2024
A prize of $1,000 and publication by BOA Editions is given annually for a debut book of poetry. Maya C. Popa will judge. Submit a manuscript of 65 to 120 pages with a $30 entry fee by November 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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first book awards

Laurence Goldstein Prize in Poetry

Michigan Quarterly Review
Entry Fee: 
$20
Deadline: 
December 31, 2024
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Michigan Quarterly Review is given annually for a single poem. Cyrus Cassells will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit up to five poems totaling no more than 10 pages with a $20 entry fee by December 31. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

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