Deadline: November 30, 2008 Deadline: November 30, 2008
New Issues Poetry & Prose
and
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
announce
The 2009 New Issues Poetry Prize
$2,000 and publication for a first book of poems
Judge: to be announced
Guidelines:
1. Eligibility: Poets writing in English who have not previously
published or self-published a full-length collection (48+ pages) of poems in
an edition of 500 or more copies.
2. Submit a manuscript at least 48 pages in length, typed on one side, single-spaced
preferred. Photocopies are acceptable. Please do not bind manuscript. A manila
folder or metal clasp will do. Include a brief bio and relevant publication
information, cover page with name, address, phone number, and title of the manuscript.
3. A $15 reading fee must accompany each manuscript. Checks should be made payable
to New Issues Poetry & Prose.
4. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard for notification that the manuscript
has been received, or your canceled check may be used as a notification of receipt.
For notification of title and author of the winning manuscript enclose a stamped,
self-addressed envelope. Manuscripts will be recycled.
5. A manuscript may be submitted that is being considered elsewhere but New
Issues should be notified upon the manuscript's acceptance elsewhere.
6. New Issues publishes three to six first books of poems per year. Manuscripts
in addition to the winner will be considered for publication in the series.
New Issues does not consider manuscripts outside the context of its competitions.
7. Manuscripts may be submitted at any time up to the deadline. The postmark
deadline for entries is November 30, 2008. The winning manuscript will be named
in April 2009 and published in Spring 2010.
Send manuscripts
and queries to:
The New Issues Poetry Prize
New Issues Poetry & Prose
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5463
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