Genre: Poetry
Agents & Editors: The Complete Series
This series of interviews with over forty book editors, publishers, and agents offers a unique look at the past, present, and future of the book industry and what writers can do to thrive in today’s publishing world.
Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin
The first lines of a dozen noteworthy books, including Hardly Creatures by Rob Macaisa Colgate and Chronicle of Drifting by Yuki Tanaka.
Editors’ Prize Book Award
Guy Owen Prize
The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Write a poem that uses the language of flowers to share a secret, a scene where a young person expresses their thoughts about a parental figure, or an essay based on the logic of your own dreams.
Inside the Contest: Behind the Scenes at Six Great Contests to Enter This Summer
This summer’s notable opportunities celebrate new talent, amplify marginalized voices, and push boundaries. Our editors take you behind the scenes to see how these contests are run, who they serve, and why they do what they do.
Marystina Santiestevan First Book Prize
Prize for Literature
Who’s In and Who’s Out: Crafting Poetry Submission Packets
Curating and sequencing your poems with intention can positively affect the outcome of your submission. Contest organizers and judges offer four guiding points as you assemble your poetry packet.



