Friday, February 6, 2015

Prose (Novels) and Poetry Competitions: Fence Modern Prizes

Now through 11:59 p.m. EST on February 28th, Fence is accepting submissions for both the Fence Modern Prize in Prose, and the Fence Modern Poets Series.

You can submit your work here, or you can read on for details about each prize. Full guidelines are available at our website.

Fence Modern Prize in Prose (Novels)

+ Electronic submissions only, please.
+ Submit a novel written in English.
+ Entry fee of $28, which includes a subscription to FENCE.

The winner of the Fence Modern Prize in Prose will receive $1,500 and publication by Fence Books. In 2014, Ottessa Moshfegh was awarded the prize for her novel McGlue. The 2015 FMPP, judged by Lynne Tillman, will be announced this month. More information is available here.

Fence Modern Poets Series

+ Electronic submissions only, please.
+ Open to poets of any gender and at any stage in their publishing career.
+ Submissions must be 48-80 pages, and written in English.
+ Entry fee of $28, which includes a subscription to FENCE.

The winner of the Fence Modern Poets series will receive $1,000 and publication by Fence Books. Past winners include Kevin Holden, Jennifer MacKenzie, Lee Ann Brown, James Shea, Prageeta Sharma, Joyelle McSweeney, and Paul Legault. More information available here.

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