Evening Street Press strives to publish words with positive impact

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. 

Submission Fee

Number of Submissions

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

 

 

Order Individual Review Copies

All orders may also be sent to: 

Evening Street Press,  415 Lagunitas Ave, #306, Oakland, CA 94610
Both personal check or money order are acceptable.

Submission Fee

Number of Submission s