Poetry Contest

I’m pleased to announce that this year’s Dark Sky Books Poetry Contest is now accepting submissions!

The contest will be judged by award-winning poet Ed Skoog, author of Mister Skylight (Copper Canyon Press), and the winner will sign a book contract and have his/her manuscript published by Dark Sky Books.

Additionally, two runners up will have selections from their manuscripts published in Dark Sky Magazine. All three winners receive a signed copy of Mister Skylight.

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GUIDELINES

* Dates: December 28, 2011 – March 30, 2012

* Fee: $12

* Manuscripts: Previously unpublished; 45 pages or more

* Contest open to anyone writing in English

* No translations

* Individual poems may be previously published

* Simultaneous submissions are permitted

* Results: Winners will be announced in late June 2012

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SUBMISSIONS

* Please send manuscripts (attached as a Word Document) to EDITOR@DARKSKYBOOKS.COM with the subject heading POETRY CONTEST.

* Manuscripts must include two cover pages, the first with the Title and the second with the Title, Author, and Contact Information.

* If applicable, include an acknowledgements page for previously published poems.

* Biographical notes and cover letters are optional.

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CONTEST FEE

* To enter, please process your $12 payment at DARK SKY’S ONLINE STORE.

* This contest fee is used to offset printing, marketing, and other production costs.

* Please note: submissions received without payment will not be considered.

Thanks for your interest. Good luck!