Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition - Only 23 days left

2014 Guidelines and Rules
The Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition is open to all writers who have not yet published a collection of poems in book or chapbook form.


Individual poems may be previously published, but poems must not have been published as a group in any form, including self-published collections.


Manuscripts may be either a collection of poems or one long poem and should be a minimum of 16 pages and a maximum of 20 pages (not including the title page or table of contents).


All poems should be single spaced. Please use a 12-point font and a standard typeface.


All manuscripts must include a title page and table of contents


We encourage on-line submissions made through our submissions-manager service (hvwc.submittable.com) On-line submissions must not include the writer's name or other identifying information anywhere in the uploaded file. All online submissions must be paid through Submittable.


Manuscripts submitted by mail must include the SHP Manuscript Submission Form (Download Here). Each manuscript must be accompanied by a $20 Reading fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to The Hudson Valley Writers' Center


Poets may submit more than one collection for consideration, but a $20 reading fee must accompany each entry.


The reading period for the competition begins on February 15. Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by May 15th. Submissions will be considered only if received between those dates.


The author of the winning manuscript will be announced in September.


Additional Guidelines for Poets Submitting via Standard Post


If requested, a copy of a previous published SHP chapbook (chosen by SHP) will be sent to the entrant provided an 8x10 envelope with $2.20 in postage is sent in with the contest manuscript.


Include a self-addressed, stamped postcard for notification of receipt of manuscript.


Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for notification of results. Manuscripts cannot be returned and will be recycled upon completion of the competition.



Questions and submissions can be e-mailed to ryan@writerscenter.org
or sent by mail to:

SHP Chapbook Competition
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591