free poetry book contest – Trish Hopkinson

FREE Poetry book contest for ages 18-23 ($100 prize + publication) - Platypus Press, DEADLINE: Oct. 8, 2017

By Trish Hopkinson on September 8, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Every once in a while a new press with new ideas and amazing projects appears on the literary scene. Platypus Press is one of those. I've been nothing but impressed with their creativity and professionalism. They are a boutique publisher based in England and seek to unearth innovative contemporary poetry and […]

FREE ENTRY Jacopone da Todi Poetry Book Prize + editor interview – Franciscan University Press, DEADLINE: Aug. 31, 2017

By Trish Hopkinson on August 3, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

Franciscan University Press is accepting 48-100 page manuscripts during August 2017 for its Jacopone da Todi Poetry Prize. “We want work which reflects a disciple’s heart.” I wondered how and why this poetry prize came to be, so I asked editor David Craig a few questions to find out. […]