Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Cash Prize:
$1,000
E-mail address:
Website:
A prize of $1,000, publication by National Federation of State Poetry Societies Press, and 50 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives an invitation to read at the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) convention with a travel stipend of $300. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee ($20 for NFSPS members) by October 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Barbara Stevens Poetry Book Manuscript Competition, 5858 Pintail Way, Frederick, CO 80504.
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