Smart Search List of the Day Paying General Literary Poetry Collections

Founded in 2016 by Nicola Mason, whose intent was to build upon the excellence of The Cincinnati Review, and currently run by Co-Publishers Lisa Ampleman and Sarah Haak, Acre publishes surprising, imaginative, and absorbing books of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, and hybrid forms that are expertly crafted and reflect a multiplicity of perspectives and styles. A large part of our mission is to bring to the reading public exciting work by debut and diverse authors.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poetry Collection.
Payment: + Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 45.5 days.
Acceptances: Average. 5.6% of poetry submissions accepted.

Black Ocean is an award-winning independent publisher based in Boston and Chicago. Drawing inspiration from early silent films to early punk rock, we bring together a spectrum of influences to produce books of exceptional quality and vision. Beyond publishing, we extend our aesthetic into the world through gatherings and celebrations across the country. We believe in the fissures art creates in consciousness—those brief, electric moments that awaken us to a more vital way of being…
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poetry Collection.
Payment: + Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 152.9 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.

A small poetry press founded on promoting and maintaining the values that make poems timeless. Founded in 2009 and based in San Diego, California, we publish full-length and chapbook poetry collections in perfect-bound paperback editions.
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Poetry Chapbook, Poetry Collection.
Payment: + Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.
Avg. Response: Average responder. 78.4 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.

Driftwood Press is excited to announce that we are accepting full-length book submissions for our Editors’ Pick Poetry Prize. One or more full-length poetry collections will be chosen by our Managing Poetry Editor.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poetry Collection.
Winner's Prize: + Semi-pro advance. >=15% royalties. Free copy(ies). Details: USD $500 and 20% royalties.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 132.7 days.
Acceptances: Average. 3.0% of poetry submissions accepted.

The Helena Whitehill Book Award is a prestigious national poetry prize for adult writers. Established in 2002, the Prize has drawn submissions from around the country that have been judged by renowned poets such as Martha Collins, Patricia Smith, and Tony Hoagland.
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Poetry Chapbook, Poetry Collection.
Winner's Prize: + Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 122.9 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.

Awarded and open to any poet writing in English, regardless of previous publication record, the prize seeks to represent the best contemporary writing in high quality editions of enduring value. Prospective entrants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Conduit, which champions originality, intelligence, irreverence, and humanity. All manuscripts welcome, be they first books or last books.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poetry Collection.
Winner's Prize: + Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Free copy(ies). Details: USD $1,500 for winner.
Avg. Response: Average responder. 115.0 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.

Two cash prizes plus book copies are awarded for book-length manuscripts of poetry, flash fiction, or a combination of both. Recent contest winners and Editor’s Choice selections have been Michael Laves, Suzanne Matson, Stephen Knauth, Bruce Bond, Jeffrey Bean, and Maurya Simon. The contest was named in honor of Northwest poet Vern Rutsala. His book, The Moment's Equation, was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2005.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Poetry Collection.
Winner's Prize: + Semi-pro advance. No royalties. Free copy(ies). Details: USD $1,000 prize.
Avg. Response: Average responder. 117.7 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in poetry.