Genre: Poetry

PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants

PEN America
Entry Fee: 
$0
Deadline: 
August 1, 2024
Ten grants of $3,000 to $4,000 each are given annually to support the translation of book-length works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction that have not previously appeared in English or have appeared only in an “outdated or otherwise flawed translation.” A separate grant of $5,000, called the PEN Grant for the English Translation of Italian Literature, is also given to support the translation of a book of fiction or nonfiction from Italian into English. Manuscripts with up to two translators are eligible. Using only the online submission system, submit a translation sample of 8 to 10 pages of poetry or prose, a copy of the same passage in the original language, a biography and bibliography of the translated author, a project statement, and the curriculum vitae of the translator by June 1. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Emerging Poets Contest

Boulevard
Entry Fee: 
$18
Deadline: 
June 1, 2024
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Boulevard is given annually for a group of poems by a poet who has not published a poetry collection with a nationally distributed press. The editors will judge. Submit three poems of any length with an $18 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Boulevard, by June 1. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
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Literary Awards

New Letters
Entry Fee: 
$24
Deadline: 
May 20, 2024
Three prizes of $2,500 each and publication in New Letters are given annually for a poem, a short story, and an essay. Using only the online submission system, submit up to six poems totaling no more than 30 pages or a story or essay of up to 8,000 words with a $24 entry fee, which includes a subscription to New Letters, by May 20. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Bridport Prizes

Bridport Arts Centre
Entry Fee: 
$15
Deadline: 
May 31, 2024
Two prizes of £5,000 (approximately $6,383) each and publication in the Bridport Prize anthology are given annually for a poem and a short story. A second-place prize of £1,000 (approximately $1,277) and publication is also given in each category. Additionally, a prize of £1,000 (approximately $1,277) and publication is given for a work of flash fiction. Liz Berry will judge in poetry, Wendy Erskine will judge in short story, and Jasmine Sawers will judge in flash fiction. Submit a poem of up to 42 lines, a story of up to 5,000 words, or a work of flash fiction of up to 250 words by May 31. The entry fee is £12 (approximately $15) for poetry, £14 (approximately $18) for fiction, and £11 (approximately $14) for flash fiction. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Poetry London Prize

Poetry London
Entry Fee: 
$13
Deadline: 
June 30, 2024
A first-place prize of £5,000 (approximately $6,383), a second-place prize of £2,000 (approximately $2,553), and a third-place prize of £1,000 (approximately $1,277) are given annually for a single poem. The winners will also receive publication in the Autumn 2024 issue of Poetry London and an invitation to read at the issue’s launch, held at the Southbank Centre in London. Hannah Sullivan will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a poem of any length with a £10 entry fee (approximately $13), or £5 (approximately $6) for Poetry London subscribers, by June 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Editors’ Prize Book Award

Cider Press Review
Entry Fee: 
$27
Deadline: 
June 30, 2024
A prize of $1,000, publication by Cider Press Review, and 25 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The editors will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 48 to 80 pages with a $27 entry fee by June 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Poetry Prize

Rattle
Entry Fee: 
$30
Deadline: 
July 15, 2024
A prize of $15,000 and publication in Rattle is given annually for a single poem. A Reader’s Choice Award of $5,000 is also given to one of ten finalists. Using only the online submission system, submit up to four poems of any length with a $30 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Rattle, by July 15. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Robert and Adele Schiff Awards

Cincinnati Review
Entry Fee: 
$25
Deadline: 
July 15, 2024
Three prizes of $1,000 each and publication in Cincinnati Review are given annually for a poem, a short story, and an essay. Erica Dawson will judge in poetry, Michael Griffith will judge in fiction, and Kristen Iversen will judge in nonfiction. Using only the online submission system, submit up to eight pages of poetry, a short story of up to 10,000 words, or an essay of no more than 5,000 words with a $25 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Cincinnati Review, by July 15. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Guy Owen Prize

Southern Poetry Review
Entry Fee: 
$20
Deadline: 
May 31, 2024
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Southern Poetry Review is given annually for a single poem. Submit three to five poems totaling no more than 10 pages with a $20 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Southern Poetry Review, by May 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Marystina Santiestevan First Book Prize

Conduit Books & Ephemera
Entry Fee: 
$25
Deadline: 
July 7, 2024
A prize of $1,500, publication by Conduit Books & Ephemera, and 30 author copies is given annually for a debut poetry collection. Bob Hicok will judge. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 90 pages with a $25 entry fee by July 7. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

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