The William Cory Wickware Memorial Prize for First Poetry Chapbook A project of Gnashing Teeth Publishing (see other related projects). About William Cory Wickware went by Cory to all who knew him. He was a great friend, wonderful husband to Kim, and a keeper of others’ writings. He attended Mount Pleasant High School in Texas and was a part of the Creative Writing program, working on the school literary journal alongside GTP Editors Karen Cline-Tardiff and Jennifer Taylor. Throughout his too-short life, Cory consistently encouraged his friends and was a supporter of the arts and those who created. He was a fierce ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. He was a safe space. He kept the writings of all his friends. Upon his death, his wife Kim returned as many as she could to their original writers. What a legacy he collected and then gifted back to those of us lucky enough to have been his friend.The William Cory Wickware Memorial Prize for First Poetry Chapbook seeks to honor his legacy by encouraging writers, no matter what stage of their life and career, by offering a prize and publication of a first poetry chapbook. The slender volumes of poetry harken back to his days editing and working on the literary journal in high school, a small volume with big voices. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $18 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to writers who have not previously published a chapbook. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Gnashing Teeth Publishing. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 107 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 30 - 80 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:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $500 prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @gnashingteethpub.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @gnashingteethpublishingThreads @gnashingteethpublishingX (Twitter) @gnashingteethpu Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The William Cory Wickware Memorial Prize for First Poetry Chapbook Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projects___figuration: an anthology of trans writers CLOSED1st Quarter Preventable Gun Violence DNQThe Cost of our Baggage Anthology CLOSEDGnashing Teeth Publishing Charges fees for all submissionsHeat the Grease, We're Frying Up Some Poetry Anthology CLOSEDMaking Room Zine CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only