Silent River Poetry Prize™ - Poetry Chapbook River Paw Press

• Submission Guidelines for Chapbook
  
• Length: Manuscripts must be 25–35 pages.
• Eligibility: Submissions are open to authors residing in the USA, with a properly formatted poetry chapbook. Previously published authors are eligible.
  
• Submission Fee: We’re a small independent press that does not receive grants or sponsorships, and we never charge our authors to publish their books. To help sustain our work, we recommend a modest submission fee of $20. Please note, submission fees are non-refundable.
  
• Format: Manuscripts must be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, single-spaced, thoroughly proofread, and submitted in PDF format.
• Please remove the author’s name, acknowledgments, foreword, blurbs, and any other identifying information (except the chapbook title) from the submitted manuscript.
• A separate cover letter is required, including a bio (200 words or fewer) of the author, outlining their literary background, publications, awards, and other relevant accomplishments. Please also include the author’s website and social media handles at the end of the bio. If not active on social media, kindly indicate this in the cover letter. Please avoid including personal details, hobbies, or or unrelated information.
• At least two blurbs from established authors will be required upon acceptance of the manuscript.
• Disqualification: Manuscripts that are plagiarized, include AI-generated content in whole or in part, or do not follow the submission guidelines will be disqualified.
• Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
• Simultaneous and multiple submissions are allowed; please notify us immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
• Judging Process: All entries will be read and scored, based on a 10-Point Evaluation Criteria such as — Originality, Craft, Cohesion, Emotional Resonance, Insight, Imagery & Language, Structure & Flow, Style & Tone, Impact of Opening & Closing Poems, and the Lasting Impression.

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