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Chapbook

Chapbook — a short book of poems or prose, typically a few dozen pages, shorter than a full collection. Page counts come from each press page. 12 currently open of 14 total.

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Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry Prize 2026 (Northwestern University Press)
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payWinner receives $500 prize money, publication by Northwestern University Press and fifteen copies of the book
window— - October 31, 2026*
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window note"Manuscripts must be submitted by October 31, 2026." Winner notified by early 2027; publication early 2028. One entry per poet; include the downloadable entry form.
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genrepoetry chapbook; first-book award for poets creating, giving voice to, and sharing experiences of people of color; poets with US citizenship who have not previously published a book-length volume of poetry (inclusive of chapbooks)
words25–35 pages, single-spaced (minimum 11-point font)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions to other contests should be noted.")
flagNo web form: email the manuscript and entry form to DrinkingGourd@northwestern.edu.

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The 2026 Comstock Review Chapbook Contest
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pay$1000 plus publication and 50 author’s copies
windowAugust 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026.
fee$30/chapbook (includes copy of winning chapbook) plus Submittable fees (portal shows $32.50)
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genrepoetry chapbook
words25-34 pages of poetry, single-spaced
simultaneousImmediately withdraw any submission accepted elsewhere

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Moonstone Annual Chapbook Contest 2026
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pay$500 cash prize; Publication and 25 copies of the book; Promotion on our website; Reading at one of our venues in Philadelphia (or virtual reading, if preferred)
windowJune 7, 2026 - November 14, 2026*
fee$20 non-refundable readers fee
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window noteSubmittable 2026-10-19: Submissions open June 7, 2026 to November 14, 2026 (Ends on 2026-11-15 05:00Z = Nov 14 11:59 PM Eastern). Deadline extended from the earlier November 1 date. $20 fee; $500 prize.
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genrepoetry chapbook
wordsabout thirty-five pages of poetry; thirty-five lines equal one page
simultaneouspermitted ("Simultaneous submissions to other publishers or contests are permitted so long as you promptly notify Moonstone Press if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere.")
flagIndividual poems may have been previously published; work as a whole must be new. Name should not appear on the manuscript itself.

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2026 Chad Walsh Chapbook Series (Beloit Poetry Journal)
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pay$2500 prize, 50 author copies (perfect bound, full-color cover), and an in-depth editorial consultation
windowOctober 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per entry; limited fee-free entries for hardship (email bpj@bpj.org)
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window note"Submissions open October 1–November 30, opening and closing at midnight Eastern Time." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-01 05:00:00Z. Results late winter/spring.
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genrepoetry chapbook; open to any poet writing in English, regardless of publication history; no translations or multi-author chapbooks
words20-35 pages of poetry (including the table of contents and acknowledgments page)
simultaneousyes ("We welcome simultaneous submissions")

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Center for Book Arts 2027 Chapbook Contest
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paywinner: ten copies, a $500 honorarium, a $500 stipend to participate in a competition reading public program, a week-long stay at Millay Arts during Wintertide Rustic Retreat (valued at $480), plus copies of the guest judge chapbook and runners-up broadsides. Two runners up: ten copies of their limited-edition broadside, a $250 honorarium to participate in the competition reading, plus copies of the winner’s and guest judge’s chapbooks.
window— - December 15, 2026*
feeApplication Fee: $30 (Application Fee Waiver window October 1–October 15, 2026 has passed)
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window noteby December 15, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-12-16 (ISO); Continue control present. Guest Judge in May 2027. Fee waiver Oct 1–Oct 15, 2026. Application Fee $30.
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genrepoetry chapbook (collection, sequence, or single long poem)
wordsdoes not exceed 450 lines or 21 pages (title/acknowledgements not in the limit)
simultaneousyes ("we accept simultaneous submissions, but if your work is accepted elsewhere, we ask you to let us know as soon as possible")
flagText manuscripts only; no visual poems or illustrated manuscripts at this time.

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2027 Rattle Chapbook Prize
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payEvery year, three winners will receive: $5,000. 500 copies. Distribution to Rattle’s 11,000+ subscribers. Submittable: Three winners receive $5,000 and 500 author copies, also distributed to all of Rattle's 10,000+ subscribers. At least one winner will be a poet who has not yet professionally published a full-length book of poetry (more than 48 pages) at the time of submission.
window— - January 15, 2027*
fee$30 entry fee is a one-year subscription to Rattle (international entries receive a 3/4 subscription / three mailings)
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window noteDEADLINE: January 15, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST). Submittable Ends on 2027-01-16 (ISO); Submit to 2027 Rattle Chapbook Prize live ($30). Winners announced April 15, 2027 per chapbook page.
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genrepoetry chapbook
words15 - 30 pages of poetry, not including table of contents or acknowledgments
simultaneousallowed ("Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please withdraw the submission immediately should the manuscript be accepted elsewhere.")
flagChapbook page says 11,000+ subscribers; Submittable guidelines say 10,000+ subscribers.

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IHLR 2027 Chapbook Competition (poetry)
Closed
payThe winner also receives a $1,000 honorarium and 15 copies.
windowJanuary 15, 2027 - March 25, 2027*
fee$18 entry fee includes a one year's subscription to IHLR. 25 free submissions on February 15, 2027 (one per person; free gate closes at 25).
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window noteSubmissions accepted between January 15 and March 15 (page also: now extended to March 25!). Status closed until January 15, 2027. Free day February 15, 2027 (25 free). No Gate Until Jan 15 on page.
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genrepoetry chapbook
wordsbetween 28 and 36 manuscript pages
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flag2027 guidelines say submissions accepted January 15–March 15, but the gates line says "now extended to March 25!" (likely leftover extension text); window end uses March 25.

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Button Poetry Chapbook Contest (opens November 15, 2026)
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payFAQ: The winner will receive publication, 50 free author copies, a $500 honorarium.
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feeFAQ: The entry fee is $20.
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window noteChapbook Contest page and Submittable: Opens November 15, 2026. Submittable: presently no open calls. End date not stated.
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genrepoetry chapbook
wordsFAQ typical: 20-30 pages of poetry; overall document 35 pages or less including title page and optional pages
simultaneousyes (FAQ typical: "Yes. Please let us know immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.")

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