The Anhinga Prize for Poetry has been offered annually since 1983 for a manuscript of original poetry in English. The competition is open to writers in English from all regions. The winner receives $2000, and the winning manuscript will be published by Anhinga Press.
Contest Rules
(To be certain you have followed all guidelines, we suggest that you use this convenient checklist.)
Each submission must be accompanied by a $25 reading fee. Make checks payable to Anhinga Press. (Important: If you have entered the contest before, note that the reading fee is different this year!)
Do not put your name on your manuscript. Instead, make two title pages--one with the manuscript title, your name, address and phone number, and a second title page with only the manuscript's title.
Manuscripts must be 48-80 pages, excluding front matter. They may be single- or double-spaced, and all pages must be numbered. Please do not staple or bind your manuscript.
Include a self-addressed, stamped, #10 envelope for notification of contest results.
Submissions will be accepted from February 15 until May 1 of each year. Manuscripts received prior to February 15 or postmarked after May 1 will be recycled and the entry fee returned.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Please keep copies of your work.
Please send manuscripts to:
Anhinga Prize for Poetry
Drawer W
P.O. Box 10595
Tallahassee, FL 32302