June Deadlines: 10 Contests and Magazines With Deadlines This Month
New month, new courage: submit yourself to these fellowships, magazines, awards and internships—and as always, submit poetry for free to our New Voices.
Anhinga-Robert Dana Prize for Poetry
One of the longest running contests, the Anhinga Prize has been going for over three decades. Send them your unpublished manuscript for a chance at the $2000 prize, publication, and a reading tour of some Florida colleges and universities. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $28
Deadline: May 31
Harvard Review
Harvard Review is Harvard Review. Send them up to 5 poems. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $3
Deadline: June 1
Black River Chapbook Competition
Black Lawrence Press runs some of the most consistent chapbook contests around. Send them a manuscript of 16-36 poems, and they’re open to collaborative & hybrid pieces as well. The winning poet will be awarded $500 and ten copies of their chapbook. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $15
Deadline: June 1
Akron Poetry Prize
Diane Seuss will select the winner of this year’s Akron Poetry Prize—winner receives $1500, publication of their book. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: June 15
The Literary Review
The Literary Review is open and looking for your poetry! Send them 1-5 poems to be considered for publication. Submit here.
Entry Fee: Free
Deadline: June 15
Bitter Oleander Press Library of Poetry Award
Bitter Oleander is looking for a great manuscript. Share 48-80 pages of poetry for your chance to win the $1000 prize and book publication. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $28
Deadline: June 15
Rattle’s Young Poet Anthology
If you are or know a poet 18 years or younger, this is one of the best prizes you can apply for. Teachers are welcome to submit for their students as well. Send 4 poems for your chance to be selected into the yearly anthology. Submit here.
Entry Fee: N/A
Deadline: June 15
Max Ritvo Poetry Prize
The inaugural Max Ritvo prize from Milkweed Editions will award a poet $10,000 and publication. They’re looking for debut collections, so only poetws without a published collection should apply. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: June 30
Copper Canyon Press
Copper Canyon is closing their open submission period. Don’t miss your chance to have your work considered by one of the most prestigious indie publishers out there. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $35-50
Deadline: June 30
LAR Poetry Award
The Los Angeles Review wants to give a poet $1000 and publication of a single poem. Douglas Manuel will judge this year’s contest—send them up to three poems with each submission. Submit here.
Entry Fee: $20
Deadline: June 30
