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Emily Dickinson First Book Award

A project of Poetry Foundation (see other related projects).

Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2017). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The Emily Dickinson First Book Award is designed to recognize an American poet of at least 40 years of age who has yet to publish a first collection of poetry.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded irregularly.

Poetry Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific age group.
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poetry Collection Poetry Collection48 - 80 pages.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No Unknown NoText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Apr 2018
Date Added: 19 May 2007

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