National Poetry Series

Open Competition

Deadline: 
March 21, 2026
Entry Fee: 
$35
Cash Prize: 
$10,000

Five prizes of $10,000 each and publication by participating trade, university, or small press publishers are given annually for poetry collections by U.S. poets. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 64 pages with a $35 entry fee by March 21. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

National Poetry Series, Open Competition, P.O. Box 6884, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Gabriella Graceffo, Coordinator.

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