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The National Poetry Series
The National Poetry Series, established in 1978, is a nonprofit literary program that sponsors the annual publication of five full-length poetry books by participating presses. Through its Open Competition, five winning poets each receive a $10,000 cash prize and book publication, with manuscripts submitted anonymously via Submittable for a $35 entry fee. The organization also administers the biennial Paz Prize for Poetry with Miami Book Fair, awarding a $2,000 prize and bilingual publication for an unpublished Spanish-language poetry book. Submissions for the Paz Prize are free and open to el
Open to poets
- National Poetry Series Open Competition. Open annually from January 7 to March 21 (2027 cycle: January 7 to March 21, 2027). Currently closed.. Fee: $35. Pays: $10,000 each to five winners, plus publication.
- Paz Prize for Poetry. Biennial (every even year): May 1 to July 1. Currently closed; next cycle opens in May 2028.. Fee: Free. Pays: $2,000 and bilingual publication. Simultaneous submissions: no changes after submission. withdraw immediately if selected for publication elsewhere. anonymous review - no personal info in manuscript..
Official site: nationalpoetryseries.org. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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