Contest Guidelines

David Robert Books seeks to recognize new and established poets, and celebrate the art of poetry. We sponsor two poetry contests--Stanzas: A Poetry Series (spring), and the David Robert Poetry Prize (fall).

Stanzas: A Poetry Series

Poets should submit a full-length manuscript (minimum 48 pages) with e-mail address for notification of winner. The reading fee is $20.00, payable to David Robert Books. The winner receives a cash award of $1,000, and copies of his/her book. The address to send submissions is David Robert Books, P.O. Box 541106, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1106. The annual deadline is February 15.

David Robert Poetry Prize

Poets should submit a full-length manuscript (minimum 48 pages) with e-mail address for notification of winner. The reading fee is $20.00, payable to David Robert Books. The winner receives a cash award of $1,000, and copies of his/her book. The address to send submissions is David Robert Books, P.O. Box 541106, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1106. The annual deadline is September 15.