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2008 OPEN COMPETITION GUIDELINES
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The National Poetry Series seeks book-length manuscripts of poetry written by American citizens. All manuscripts must be previously unpublished, although some or all of the individual poems may have appeared in periodicals. The winning poet will be responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for previously published work. Translations, chapbooks, small groups of poems, and books previously self-published are not eligible. Manuscript length is not limited. However, a length of 48-64 pages is suggested. Five manuscripts will be chosen, each winning $1,000 and publication by one of the NPS participating publishers: HarperCollins, Penguin Books, Coffee House Press, Fence Books and another press to be announced.
Manuscripts, accompanied by an entrance fee of $30.00 (per manuscript) made payable to The National Poetry Series, will be accepted at The National Poetry Series, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ, 08540, with a postmark January 1 through (and including) February 15, 2008.
Manuscripts must include 2 cover pages:
* Title of manuscript, author's name, address, and telephone number and/or email address.
This should be the only page with author's identification.
* Title of manuscript only
 If you are a student and would like to be considered for The mtvU Prize:
* Complete and attach this guest/performer release with your submission.
* Please include the following completed statement on the identification cover sheet:
I am currently enrolled as a (undergraduate/graduate) student at (name of institution) and would like to be considered for The mtvU Award. (signature)
Manuscripts must be:
* Typed on standard white paper, on one side of the page only.
* Paginated (include a table of contents).
* Bound only by a clip as more permanent bindings are very difficult to handle!
DO NOT INCLUDE: Acknowledgments, explanatory statements, resumes, autobiographical statements, photographs, illustrations, or artwork. These will not be considered.
We regret that manuscripts cannot be returned.
No additions, deletions, or substitutions once a manuscript has been submitted.
Finalists will be requested to submit five (5) additional copies of their original submission.
Winning authors will be given the opportunity to make final changes prior to publication.
Please include a Self-Addressed Stamped Postcard if you would like confirmation that your manuscript has been received. Include a SASE if you would like notification of the NPS winners (announced in August).
The National Poetry Series reserves the right to disregard any entry that fails to comply with the above guidelines.
Please visit www.nationalpoetryseries.org for general updates throughout the competition.
Click here for a PDF of these guidelines.
If you require any additional information, write to the Coordinator, NPS, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ, 08540.
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| The National Poetry Society, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ, 08540 / (609) 430-0999 |
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