2025 poetry prize

2025 Poetry Prize Call for Entries

The winning poet(s) receives a $1,200 advance, a standard royalty contract, and 25 free copies of the published book.

FORMAT: Minimum of 48 pages, paginated, no more than one poem per page. Please include a title page (we do not read submissions anonymously, so it’s fine to include your name), a table of contents, and an acknowledgments page if applicable. You’re welcome to include images in your manuscript, but please note that we are not able to print in full-color.

SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Please notify Nightboat Books immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.

MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Submission of more than one manuscript is acceptable. Each manuscript must be submitted separately, each with a separate entry fee.