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.