Swan Scythe Press announces the submission requirements for its 2023 Chapbook Contest. Any poet writing in English is eligible to submit. We are accepting manuscripts between March 1, 2023 and June 15, 2023.
The winning manuscript will be published in a 6" x 9" format, with full color cover. The contest winner will receive 25 copies of her/his book, a prize of $200, and the opportunity to buy copies of their book at 50% of retail price. Previous winners have then sold copies of their books at prices that assure profits for themselves, at readings and other public appearances. Swan Scythe Press will also provide free copies to book reviewers.
CONTEST RULES: We require submissions in the following format:
*Title page with author’s name, address, phone number, and email address
*Another title page without any identifying information; book title only
*Table of contents
*Acknowledgments page (optional)
*20 to 32 pages of poems
*All pages must be numbered
*Submit ms. bound only by a binder clip.
*Manuscripts must be postmarked prior to, or on, June 15, 2023.
*DO NOT INCLUDE COVER ART OR ART WORK OF ANY KIND!
Please include with your manuscript:
*Reading fee check for $18 made out to Swan Scythe Press
*Stamped SASE for announcement of winner
*No SASE for mss., which will be recycled.
Send your manuscript to:
Or you can can now submit using submittable.
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