Come As You Are (Short Run) Book Prize

A project of SHINE Quarterly / Online Poetry Spotlight Series

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

In the spirit of Emma Lazarus' famous poem, "The New Colossus," SHINE poetry series proudly announces the "Come As You Are" (Short Run) Book Prize, open to any poet residing in the U.S.A.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time contest

AI Policy

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Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poetry Collection: 40 - 55 pages.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: 50% royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026