The Luminous Life: Our Twentieth Annual Look at Debut Poets
Ten debut poets who published in 2024 generously share the inspiration, advice, and writers block remedies that have sustained them through their literary journeys.
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Genre: Poetry
Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry
Arrowsmith Press
Entry Fee:
$20
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
A prize of $2,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a writer who is not a citizen of the United States published in English during the previous year. Authors or publishers may submit two copies of one or more books published in 2024 with a $20 entry fee by February 15. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.
Translation Projects Fellowship
National Endowment for the Arts
Entry Fee:
$0
Deadline:
January 16, 2025
Approximately 20 grants of up to $25,000 each are given annually to translators of poetry and prose. Writers who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and who have published, alone or in collaboration, at least 20 pages of literary translation in digital or print publications, or at least one book or other volume of translation of at least 20 pages between January 1, 2010, and January 16, 2025, are eligible. Using only the online submission system, submit 10 to 15 pages of translation along with the corresponding pages from the original work, a project description, a bio, a résumé for the original author, a justification of retranslation (if applicable), a list of published translations into English, and proof of the right to translate the specified work by January 16. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.
Michael Waters Poetry Prize
Southern Indiana Review
Entry Fee:
$35
Deadline:
February 3, 2025
A prize of $6,000 and publication by Southern Indiana Review Press is given annually for a poetry collection. Monica Youn will judge. Submit 40 to 120 pages of poetry (no more than one poem per page) with a $35 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Southern Indiana Review, by February 3. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Write a poem about the pains and pleasures of cold weather, a short story that brings together an unexpected series of events, or an essay that contemplates companionship.
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Edna Meudt Poetry Book Award
Arts Literature Laboratory
Entry Fee:
$30
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
A prize of $1,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a writer who is a resident of Wisconsin (or who has previously resided in Wisconsin for at least five years) published in the previous year. The winner will also receive a five-day stay at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Submit a copy of a book of at least 48 pages published in 2024 with a $30 entry fee ($20 for Arts + Literature Laboratory members) by January 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Nimrod Literary Awards
Nimrod International Journal
Entry Fee:
$25
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Two prizes of $2,000 and publication in Nimrod International Journal are given annually for a poem or group of poems and a work of fiction. A runner-up in each category receives $1,000 and publication. The winners and runners-up are also invited to participate in a virtual awards ceremony in the fall. Submit 3 to 10 pages of poetry or a story or novel excerpt of up to 7,500 words with a $25 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Nimrod International Journal, by January 31. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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Philip Roth Residencies
Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts
Entry Fee:
$0
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Two residencies of up to four months at the Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts at Bucknell University, which include a stipend of $5,000 each, are given annually to writers working on a first or second book in any literary genre, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid work, and graphic novels. Using only the online submission system, submit a writing sample of up to 20 pages, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by February 1. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Award Series
Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Entry Fee:
$30
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Three prizes of $5,500 each and publication by a participating press are given annually for a poetry collection, a short story collection, and a novel. A prize of $2,500 and publication by a participating press is also given annually for an essay collection or a memoir. For the Donald Hall Prize for Poetry, submit a manuscript of at least 48 pages. For the Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction, submit a manuscript of 150 to 300 pages. For the James Alan McPherson Prize for the Novel, submit a manuscript of 60,000 to 110,000 words. For the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction, submit a manuscript of 150 to 300 pages. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript with a $30 entry fee ($20 for AWP members) by February 28. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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First/Second Poetry Book Contest
Omnidawn Publishing
Entry Fee:
$30
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
A prize of $3,000, publication by Omnidawn Publishing, and 20 author copies is given annually for a first or second poetry collection. Daniela Naomi Molnar will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 40 to 90 pages with a $30 entry fee by February 16. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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