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Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award 2026 (Red Hen Press)
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payAward is $3,000 and publication of the awarded manuscript by Red Hen Press.
window— - October 31, 2026*
feeEntry fee is $25.00.
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window noteDeadline: October 31, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-01 (ISO); Continue control present. Entry fee $25.
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genrefull-length poetry collection
words48 page minimum, 96 page maximum (8.5"x11", 1" margin, 12 pt. Times New Roman)
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flagPreviously unpublished (including self-published) original collection required. Final judge TBA. Authors with a full-length Red Hen book published or under consideration are not eligible.

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National Poetry Competition 2026 (The Poetry Society)
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payFirst prize £5,000, second prize £3,000, third prize £2,000, commended prizes £500
window— - October 31, 2026*
fee£9 first poem, £6 subsequent poems in each submission (Poetry Society members get one free second poem)
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window note"The closing date of the competition is midnight (GMT UK time), 31 October 2026." Winners notified by March 2027.
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genrepoetry; single unpublished poem, any subject, in English; open to anyone aged 18+, international entries welcome; judges Niall Campbell, Malika Booker, Luke Kennard
wordsmust not exceed 40 lines (excluding title, dedications or blank lines)
simultaneousunknown (rules: entries must not be published or featured among the winners in another competition before 31 March 2027)
flagOnline entry form not confirmed: npc.poetrysociety.org.uk/submit-poem/ ('Enter your first poem') loaded without a working entry form on 2026-10-19, so Visit goes to the rules page; enter via 'Enter the competition' on npc.poetrysociety.org.uk (postal entry also possible). Also, the poetrysociety.org.uk competition page still shows an older "This year's judges" block (Romalyn Ante, John McAuliffe, Stephen Sexton) below the 2026 judges (Campbell, Booker, Kennard).

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Susan Atefat Editor's Prize for Poetry (Peach)
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payThe winner receives $4,000, publication in the issue, featured placement on the Peach website, and an author spotlight
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
fee$20 (Susan Atefat Editor's Prize Entry Fee)
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window noteGuidelines: "Susan Atefat Editor's Prize for Poetry (October 1 — October 31)". Submittable Ends on 2026-11-01 04:00:00Z (end of Oct 31 Eastern). Winner selected by the Peach editors.
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genrepoetry (the prize alternates genres: poetry in odd-numbered years; work for the 2027 poetry prize is read in fall 2026); not themed; no AI-produced work
wordsa suite of 3-5 poems, each beginning on a new page, in a single .doc, .docx, or .pdf (Submittable form text says up to four poems)
simultaneousno ("Peach does not consider simultaneous submissions")
flagPoem count differs: the guidelines page asks for a suite of 3-5 poems, but the Submittable form says submit up to four poems.

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The Foster Poetry Prize 2026 (Contemporary Verse 2)
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payThe Foster Poetry Prize awards $1000 and publication in CV2 to the author of the winning poem. Cash prizes and publication in CV2 are awarded to second and third place, as well as an honourable mention. Winning pieces published in CV2, with authors paid for publication (amounts for 2nd/3rd/honourable mention and the publication payment are not stated).
window— - November 1, 2026*
fee$35 (first entry, includes 1-year subscription), $20 (subsequent entries). US subscription term 9 months (3 issues); international 3 months (1 issue).
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window noteDeadline for all entries: November 1st, 2026 (Submittable Ends 2026-11-02 06:00Z). Early Bird Deadline October 1st, 2026 (extra poem free) has passed. Results on CV2 website in January 2027.
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genrepoetry; emerging poets (no full-length poetry book; chapbooks fine)
words1-2 poems, not to exceed 80 lines total; Early Bird third poem must not be longer than 28 lines. Stanza breaks, titles, and subheadings do not count as lines.
simultaneousno ("Each piece must be original, unpublished, not submitted elsewhere for publication or broadcast, nor accepted elsewhere for publication or broadcast, nor entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition for which it is also eligible to win a prize.")
flagcv2.ca is a parked domain registrar page (not the magazine). This row uses CV2 Submittable as the official contest page. 2nd/3rd/honourable-mention cash amounts are not stated on the form.

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2026 Nightboat Books Poetry Prize
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payThe winning poet(s) receives a $1,200 advance, a standard royalty contract, and 25 free copies of the published book.
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
fee$28 entry fee (25 fee waivers first-come-first-served; nightboat.org: This year’s fee waivers have all already been claimed)
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window noteSubmissions open September 1–November 15, 2026. Submittable live 2026 Nightboat Poetry Prize: ENTRY FEE $28; DEADLINE November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST (Ends on ISO 2026-11-16); SUBMIT control present. Winner(s) announced by April 2027. Source page: We offer 25 fee waivers… This year’s fee waivers have all already been claimed.
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genrefull-length poetry manuscript
wordsMinimum of 48 pages, paginated, no more than one poem per page
simultaneousacceptable ("Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Please notify Nightboat Books immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.")
flagAll 25 fee waivers have already been claimed (nightboat.org/poetry-prize).

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C.D. Wright Emerging Poet's Prize 2026 (The Arkansas International)
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payThe winner receives $1000 and publication in the Arkansas International
windowOctober 5, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
fee$20 per entry
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window note"SUBMISSIONS OPEN: October 5 - November 15th". Submittable Ends on 2026-11-16 06:00:00Z (end of Nov 15 Central). Judged blind.
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genrepoetry originally written in English; open to poets who haven't yet published a full-length poetry book and have no book forthcoming before December 31st, 2026 (chapbooks allowed); judge Shane McCrae
words3-5 poems, a total of no more than 6 pages, single .doc or .docx
simultaneousunknown

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LitMag's Emily Dickinson Award for Poetry (2026)
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payFirst Prize: $1,500 + publication in LitMag + agency review. Finalists: Three finalists will receive $100 each.
window— - November 15, 2026*
feeContest Fee: $20
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window noteDeadline: November 15, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-16 (ISO); Continue control present. Contest fee $20.
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genrepoetry
words1 to 3 poems in one Word document
simultaneousyes (litmag.com/submit: "Yes, of course. But please withdraw your submission immediately via Submittable if another publication beats us to your work.")
flaglitmag.com/submit Dickinson block still says "Results will be posted August 2026" (already past) while stating the contest is open; the Submittable 2026 form is live with a November 15, 2026 deadline.

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Plenitude Magazine
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payPoetry $60/poem CAD; Prose (Fiction/CNF) $125/story CAD; Genre Bender $100 CAD
windowAugust 31, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
feenone for Canadian writers; $3 CAD for US/international categories
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window noteSubmittable: Aug 31–Nov 30 (closed December); monthly caps for US/intl
pay whenupon publication (cheque CAD / PayPal for US-intl)
genreLGBTQ2S+ poetry, fiction, CNF, genre bender (by LGBTQ2S+ writers)
wordsfiction/CNF max 5,000 words; poetry up to five pages
simultaneousyes
flagClosed in December for holidays; Genre Bender is for Canadian writers only; one category per writer per calendar year.

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The Fiddlehead 2026 Poetry Contest (Ralph Gustafson Prize for Best Poem)
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pay$2,000 CAD for Best Poem
window— - December 1, 2026*
feeCanada: $35 CAD first entry, $10 CAD additional; outside Canada: $50 CAD (approx. $40 USD) first entry, $10 CAD additional; first entry includes a one-year subscription
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window note"This year's contest deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (postmarked for mailed entries and 11:59 pm Pacific Time for Submittable entries)." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-02 08:00:00Z. Rules text elsewhere says Atlantic Standard Time. Mail or Submittable.
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genrepoetry; original and unpublished; no AI; judges Farah Ghafoor, Fawn Parker, Patricia Young
wordsone entry is up to 3 poems, no more than 100 lines per poem including blank lines
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions")

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Palette Poetry 2026 Ouroboros Prize
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payThe winner will receive $3,000; second and third place will receive $300 and $200 ($3,500 awarded)
windowOctober 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per submission (the free category for historically marginalized groups is now closed); optional editorial feedback $59 / $149
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window note"October 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026"; "This contest closes December 6, 2026." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-07 08:00:00Z (end of Dec 6 Pacific).
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genrepoetry about cycles (life and death, the seasons, beginnings and ends of relationships; time, aging, resurrection); judge Richard Siken; open internationally to poets writing in English
wordsno more than three poems and under ten pages, in ONE document
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions")

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ROMP Over the Board Poetry Contest
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payNo Entry Fee, Cash Prizes in three categories: 1st = $100 2nd = $75 3rd = $50
window— - December 12, 2026*
feeNo Entry Fee
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window noteDEADLINE for ENTRIES: Dec. 12, 2026. Poems can be submitted at any time but must be postmarked or hand-delivered by Dec. 12, 2026. Email or postal; US residents only. No entry fee; cash prizes.
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genrepoetry celebrating chess; ages 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and over
wordsunknown
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flagUS residents only. Name/identifying information must not be on the poem itself. Art contest on the same page is not this row.

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Frontier Poetry 2026 Devotion & Divination Prize
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payFirst place $3,000 and publication; second $300; third $200, with publication
windowOctober 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026*
fee$20 per submission; free category for historically marginalized poets (cap of fifty) is no longer listed on Submittable
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window note"Submissions open October 12 and close December 13, 2026." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-14 08:00Z (= Dec 13, 11:59 PM Pacific). Guest Judge Hala Alyan.
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genrepoetry; spirituality and the supernatural (new and emerging poets with no more than one full-length poetry book published or forthcoming)
wordsup to three poems, no more than five pages
simultaneousyes ("We welcome simultaneous submissions")

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AGNI
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pay$50 per page for accepted poetry (50% more for translations), up to a maximum of $300. Year’s subscription to AGNI; print contributors receive two copies of the issue.
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026*
fee$3 through the online portal; no fee for paper submissions; fee waivers by contact
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window noteSeptember 1st through December 15th (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), and again from January 15th through May 31st. Do not mail in June, July, or August. Subfolio portal at agni.subfolios.com/submit (JS app shell; guidelines page is source of reading-period facts).
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genrepoetry (also fiction, nonfiction, hybrid on the same guidelines page)
wordsup to five poems at a time; no hard-and-fast length limit; submit only once per reading period
simultaneousAccepted

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The 2026 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition
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payFirst Prize: $2,000. Publication on the Society’s website and Journal. High School Prize: $250 (separate details page).
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
fee$20 (The fee comes with a free subscription to our monthly e-Newsletter.)
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window noteDecember 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners announced February 1, 2027. Annual submission dates Sept. 1 – Dec. 31. Pay fee then email Word or body to submissions@classicalpoets.org. Body: submit up to five poems.
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genrepoetry (metered; rhyme encouraged but not required)
wordsnot more than 108 lines; one poem per entry; up to five poems total
simultaneousaccepted ("Simultaneous submissions are accepted.")
flagPoems should be written in 2026 (previously published poems allowed). Pay the PayPal fee first, then email the entry.

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The Moth Poetry Prize 2026
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pay1st prize €6,000; 3 runner-up prizes of €1,000; 8 commended prizes of €250; the four shortlisted poems published in the Irish Times online
windowOctober 3, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
fee€17 per poem
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window noteAbout page: "PRIZE 2026 IS NOW OPEN". T&C: opens on 3 October; closing 11:59pm (GMT Ireland time) 31 December. Shortlist March; winner announced April. Online or postal entry (the poetry page's ENTER button points to this shared entry page).
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genrepoetry; individual original, previously unpublished poems on any subject, in English; open to anyone over 16; judge Diane Seuss
wordsno line limit (poems can be any length; collections not acceptable)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions accepted.")

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Bridport Prize 2027: Poetry
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pay1st: £5,000; 2nd: £1,000; 3rd: £500; ten Highly Commended £100 each; publication in the Bridport Prize Anthology
window— - May 31, 2027*
fee£13 per entry
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window noteDeadline 31 May 2027, 23:59 BST. Submittable form Ends on 2027-05-31 23:00:00Z and is live now. Homepage copy: "The 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026."
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genrepoetry, any subject, all forms; writers aged 16+ worldwide; judge Anthony Anaxagorou; anonymous judging
words42 lines maximum (titles, dedications and blank lines not counted); multiple entries allowed, each paid separately
simultaneousyes (FAQ: allowed, but withdraw immediately if it wins elsewhere)
flagStart date conflict: bridportprize.org.uk says the 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026, but the Submittable entry form is already live.

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Poetry magazine
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payAll published work will be compensated with these rates as of our March 2026 issue: Text poems: $500 per poem; Visual poems: $500 per poem; Video poems: $600 per poem; Prose: $400 per published page.
windowSeptember 15, 2026 - June 15, 2027*
feeSubmitting to Poetry is free.
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window notepoetry.submittable.com 2026-09-28: live Submit to Poetry / Translation / Visual Poetry / Video Poems / Prose (Ends on present; category End ISO 2027-06-16). Submissions closed annually June 15–September 15 — reopen after Sept 15. poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/submit: Submitting to Poetry is free.
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genrepoetry; visual poems; video poems; prose for the magazine
wordsunknown (one submission at a time per category)
simultaneousyes ("Poetry is open to simultaneous submissions but let us know immediately if work is accepted elsewhere")

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Frontier Poetry New Voices
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pay$50 per poem selected. "We pay new poets $50 per poem selected."
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feeNew Voices Free – Always a free way to submit. Editorial Letter and Fast Response paid options exist; BIPOC Fast Response listed free.
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window noteAlways open. Always free. New Voices: Frontier Poetry - Free live on frontier.submittable.com. Response time eight to twelve weeks.
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genrepoetry; new and emerging (no more than one full-length published or forthcoming)
wordsno more than ten pages and no more than five poems; one document; no multiple submissions
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions—just please send us a note if your work is picked up elsewhere")

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Overland (print poems)
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payPrint magazine (poems) $180 (+ 12% super, + GST if applicable)
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window notePoetry submissions page has live subscriber and non-subscriber 'Click here to submit your poem' links; no CURRENTLY CLOSED banner on poetry (fiction on hub is CURRENTLY CLOSED). No more than 3 poems per quarter; response period up to 6 months. Pay $180 per print poem.
pay whenupon publication ("Overland pays contributors upon publication.")
genrepoetry (print magazine poems)
wordsno more than 3 poems per quarter; multiple poems in a single Word/PDF
simultaneousunknown

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Rattle
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payContributors in print receive $200/poem and a complimentary one-year subscription. Online contributors receive $100/poem. Poets Respond payment is $100. All free submissions are automatically considered for the annual Neil Postman Award for Metaphor, a $2,000 prize judged by the editors.
windowYear-round*
feealways free (general submissions)
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window noteSubmissions are open year-round, always welcomed, and always free. General Poems category live on Submittable with Submit. Poets Respond deadline midnight Friday each week PT.
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genrepoetry and translations of poetry
wordsup to four poems (or pages of short poems) at a time; any length
simultaneousencouraged ("Simultaneous submissions are encouraged.")
flagRattle Poetry Prize ($15,000, deadline July 15th) and Rattle Chapbook Prize are separate; chapbook is its own row. Tribute categories on Submittable are not this row.

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The 2027 Zócalo Poetry Prize
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payThe winner will receive $1,000 and will have the opportunity to read their poem at the Zócalo Book Prize event in the spring. Zócalo will also publish the poem on our site alongside an interview with the poet.
windowNovember 23, 2026 - January 31, 2027*
feeThere is no fee required to enter the contest
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window noteZócalo will begin accepting submissions on November 23, 2026. Deadline January 31, 2027, at 11:59 PM PST. Status closed until that open date. No fee.
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genrepoetry exploring place; U.S. writer
wordsunknown
simultaneousyes ("we accept simultaneous submissions")
flagU.S. writers only. Submissions open November 23, 2026; no submit portal is live yet (announcement page is the source).

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2027 Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prizes
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payThe MARSH HAWK PRESS POETRY PRIZE $2,000.00 Cash Prize and Publication of the Book. The ROBERT CREELEY MEMORIAL AWARD $250.00 Cash Prize. The ROCHELLE RATNER MEMORIAL AWARD $250.00 Cash Prize.
windowDecember 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027*
fee$30.00 for each submission
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window noteBeginning December 1, 2026. Deadline April 30, 2027; open until 11:59 PM EST on April 30, 2027. marshhawkpressinc.submittable.com: There are presently no open calls for submissions.
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genrefull-length poetry manuscript
words48 – 84 pages long (single-spaced)
simultaneousunknown
flagTranslations and self-published books are not eligible. marshhawkpress.submittable.com is a labeled DEMO with no affiliation; official click-here target is marshhawkpressinc.submittable.com/submit.

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