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The Orison Poetry Prize

Each year from November 1 – February 15 we accept submissions of full-length (60-100 pp.) poetry manuscripts (original English work only; no translations) for consideration for The Orison Poetry Prize. All manuscripts will be read “blind” (all identifying information will be removed from the manuscripts). Finalists will be selected by the editorial staff at Orison Books, and the winner will be selected by a different prominent writer acting as contest judge each year. Current or former students of the judge, or anyone with a close personal relationship with the judge, are not eligible to submit. In the event that the judge does not select a winner from among the finalists, the Editor will select a winner. The editors also reserve the right to select no finalists, in which case all entry fees will be refunded to contest entrants. All finalist manuscripts will be considered for publication under a standard royalties contract.

Winner receives a $1,500 cash prize; publication in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats; and a standard royalties contract.

Entry Fee: $25 (online payment for electronic submissions; checks made out to Orison Books for postal submissions)
2015 Judge: C. Dale Young
Entry Period: November 1, 2014 – February 15, 2015

Electronic submissions (strongly encouraged): follow the Submittable link below
Postal submissions: (include a check for the $25 entry fee, payable to

( Orison Books) 

The Orison Poetry Prize, 

P.O. Box 8385, 

Asheville, 

NC 28814