Poetry Chapbook Competition: Two of Cups Press

Two of Cups is excited to read for its annual chapbook contest between April 15th and June 15th. One winning manuscript will be chosen by 2015 winner, Raegen Pietrucha. Winner will be announced August 1st, the author receiving 25 copies of his/her book. Two finalists (chosen by our editor) will receive 10 copies of his/her book. A list of honorable mentions will receive recognition on our website.

Style & theme are open. This year we will not be reading blind. We also now have a fee free submission option.

Please adhere to the following guidelines. We look forward to reading your work. Best of luck! 

• Reading period open from April 15th - June 15th (2016)

• Simultaneous submissions accepted and encouraged but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted for publication elsewhere. We will be the first to congratulate you!

• 15-25 pages of poetry (or thereabouts, just try to keep it close)

• Table of contents & acknowledgments (if needed)

• 12 pt Times New Roman (or similar font)

• We will not be reading blind this year so no need to stress over identifying info

• If you would like a copy of one of our chaps (please see more info below) be sure to include a US mailing address on your title page/cover sheet

Visit our website for complete info.