Driftwood Press Poem Contest
2024
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 2024.
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Winner will be published in our annual anthology.
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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' print journal, and a free copy of the anthology they appear in.
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Past Contest Winners
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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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Do not include any identifying information (name, email, etc.) within your submitted document. We read all work blind, and failure to follow this rule will result in a rejected and unread submission.
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You may include a cover letter/biography in the form space below, but these are not read by editors and hold no sway in our selection process.
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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.
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