Gordon Grigsby Young Poets Contest

The prize is $ plus 25 copies to the winner for a manuscript of original poetry (some of which may be previously published) of 15 to 84 poems. The previous year’s winner will be announced on March 1 of the following year. We reserve the right not to name a winner. Submissions accepted August 1 – December 31, 2023

Gordon Grigsby Young Poets Contest

Manuscript Requirements

Author must be born after 2003
mss. can be submitted either by regular mail or by e-mail
must contain between 15 and 84 pages of poetry, typed (double or single spaced) with pages numbered and include a table of contents
an acknowledgments page should be included if relevant
name, address, phone number, and e-mail address should appear on the title page
SASE for results–manuscripts will not be returned
accepted manuscripts, if not submitted electronically, will require re-submission via e-mail

Reading Fee

The reading fee is $25. It includes a copy of the winning book.

Multiple & Simultaneous Submissions

You may submit more than one manuscript. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but we must be informed immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere.

A reading fee is required for each chapbook submitted.

e-mail to: editor@eveningstreetpress.com (email preferred)

We reserve the right not to name a winner.

Submissions accepted August 1 – December 31, 2023

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Gordon Grigsby Young Poets Contest

Gordon Grigsby Young Poets Contest

Manuscript Requirements

Reading Fee​

Multiple & Simultaneous Submissions

Reading Fee