Deadline: November 30, 2009
New Issues Poetry & Prose
and
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
announce
The 2010 New Issues Poetry Prize
$2,000 and publication for a first book of poems
Judge: Linda Gregerson author of Magnetic North
Guidelines:
1. Eligibility: Poets writing in English who have not previously
published or self-published a full-length (48+ pages) collection of poems.
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.
Manuscripts are read blind so please do not include your name on manuscript pages.
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.
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 two to five 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, 2009. The winning manuscript will be named
in April 2010 and published in Spring 2011.
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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