IN-HOUSE POEM CONTEST
2027
Timeline
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Submissions will be open from September 1st to January 15th.
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Winner will be announced in April or May.
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Winner & finalists will be published in our annual anthology.
Awards
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The winning poet will receive $300 USD, five copies of the anthology they appear in, and the opportunity to participate in a standout interview about their work.
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Up to five finalist will be selected as well. Finalists will receive $50 USD, publication in Driftwood Press' annual anthology, and a free copy of the anthology they appear in.
Past Contest Winners
Guidelines
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Submitters may send up to five poems in a single document for consideration.
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Each poem must not exceed sixty lines.
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Prose poetry, experimental poetry, and poetry with a visual element are all welcome. Collaborations are also welcome, just know that you will be required to evenly split the $300 USD reward money amongst however many contributors there are.
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We do not accept translations, and any submissions should be written primarily in English.
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We do not accept previously published poems.
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We read submissions anonymously, so please do not include your name, email, or any identifying characteristics on the manuscript itself.
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You may include a cover letter/biography, but these are not read by editors and hold no sway in our selection process.
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While AI may be a useful tool for research, we do not accept AI generated works.
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Submission fee is $25.00 USD. Each submitter will receive a free copy of a Driftwood Press poetry collection of their choosing in the mail.
Subfolio
Submission Portals
Looking to submit your work? We now have a Subfolio submission portal, but if you're afraid of change, our Submittable portal is still open! Please click your preference below; all submission opportunities are available on both platforms. Please do not submit the same work to both portals.
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Subfolio Benefits
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Slightly faster response times.
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The ability to revise your submissions for a few hours after submission if you made a mistake.
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More add-on & book purchasing options.
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International shipping options.
Submittable
Submittable Benefits
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Classic submission manager with more users.
