Competition

The Wishing Jewel Prize 2026 — $1,000 and Publication for an Innovative Poetry Manuscript (Green Linden Press)

Green Linden Press

November 30, 2026 (39 days left)

USA

Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.

The Wishing Jewel Prize 2026 — $1,000 and Publication for an Innovative Poetry Manuscript (Green Linden Press)

Green Linden Press runs the Wishing Jewel Prize for an innovative poetry manuscript; it doubles as an open reading period.

Benefits

$1,000 and publication; all finalists are considered for publication; judged by editor Christopher Nelson with the advisory board of poets.

Eligibility

An unpublished manuscript of at least 48 pages with identifying information removed; innovative work that questions the boundaries of poems and books, though all manuscripts are considered for publication. Simultaneous and multiple submissions, co-authored manuscripts and translations are welcome… Read more

Dates & details

Deadline: Submittable ends 1 Dec 07:00 UTC

Award

$1,000 + publication

Application fee

Reading fee, three options (general, with discounted book, student/hardship rate); amount not in the page text

Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.

Competition

The Wishing Jewel Prize 2026 — $1,000 and Publication for an Innovative Poetry Manuscript (Green Linden Press)

Green Linden Press

November 30, 2026 (39 days left)

USA

Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.

Green Linden Press runs the Wishing Jewel Prize for an innovative poetry manuscript; it doubles as an open reading period.

Benefits

$1,000 and publication; all finalists are considered for publication; judged by editor Christopher Nelson with the advisory board of poets.

Eligibility

An unpublished manuscript of at least 48 pages with identifying information removed; innovative work that questions the boundaries of poems and books, though all manuscripts are considered for publication. Simultaneous and multiple submissions, co-authored manuscripts and translations are welcome… Read more

Dates & details

Deadline: Submittable ends 1 Dec 07:00 UTC

Award

$1,000 + publication

Application fee

Reading fee, three options (general, with discounted book, student/hardship rate); amount not in the page text

Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.