Bomb

Poetry Contest

Deadline: 
April 15, 2026 - Check back on February 15th for Upcoming Deadline
Entry Fee: 
$25
Cash Prize: 
$1,000
E-mail address: 

An award of $1,000 and publication in Bomb will be given biennially for a poem or group of poems. Richard Siken will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit up to five poems totaling no more than 10 pages with a $25 entry fee, which includes a print subscription to Bomb for U.S.-based applicants or a digital subscription for applicants based outside the U.S. by April 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

 

Note: This listing has been updated with information provided by the sponsoring organization after the March/April 2026 issue went to press.

Bomb, Poetry Contest, 80 Hanson Place, #703, Brooklyn, NY 11217. (718) 636-9100.

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