Dzanc Books Poetry Prize 2026 — $1,500 Advance and Publication
Dzanc Books
October 31, 2026 (32 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (online submission)
Annual poetry prize of Dzanc Books for daring, original and innovative poetry collections.
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A $1,500 advance and publication by Dzanc Books, the nonprofit literary press. The winner and a shortlist of finalists are announced on the Dzanc website in November.
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New, upcoming and established writers alike; agented submissions eligible. Previously unpublished full-length poetry collections (generally over 60 pages, no hard minimum). Previously released or self-published titles, children's and YA books are not eligible. Simultaneous submissions allowed; online only.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- midnight
- Results
- November 2026
- Costs to the artist
- Entry fee only; submission online
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$1,500 advance + publication
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$25