C&R Press Poetry Book Award

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C&R Press publishes full-length books in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essays, and experimental or hybrid forms through open submissions and genre prizes.

Response time info: 6-12 months

Read the full guidelines at crpress.submittable.com↗

Submission calls

poetryLiteraryCloses Oct 31Fee: $32Pays: $1,250 prize and publication; the prize is an advance against royalties.

The $1,250 Poetry Book Award offers publication and a $2,000 promotional campaign for one 55-110-page poetry manuscript; all styles, genres, approaches, and voices are encouraged. Submissions close October 31, 2026, and winners, shortlists, and longlists will be announced in December 2026.

otherLiteraryMysteryRomanceScience FictionFantasyHorrorHumorCloses Dec 1Fee: $30Pays: Standard royalty-based contract; no payment amount stated.

Fall full-length open submissions seek novels, poetry, short story collections, creative nonfiction, memoir, essays, experimental and hybrid work, plus strong genre work. For novels and memoirs, include a synopsis. The fall reading period opens September through December 1; reading can take 6-12 months.

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The $1,250 Prose Award accepts a novel or short story collection, with no maximum page count; include a short book summary, a synopsis of 250 words maximum, and a bio. The deadline is September 21, 2026, with announcements aimed for December 2026 but possibly extending into January or February.

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The $1,250 Prose Award accepts memoir, essays, or hybrid prose text, with no maximum page count; include a short book summary, a synopsis of 250 words maximum, and a bio. The deadline is September 21, 2026, with announcements aimed for December 2026 but possibly extending into January or February.

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