The Swan Scythe Press Chapbook Contest is open to any poet writing in English.
The Swan Scythe Press Chapbook Contest is an annual poetry competition open to any poet writing in English. The 2026 contest was open for submissions from March 1 to June 15, 2026. The winner receives $200, 25 copies of their chapbook, and the opportunity to purchase additional copies at a 40% discount. Manuscripts must be between 20 to 32 pages, formatted according to specific guidelines, and submitted with an $18 reading fee. The contest is currently closed, with the next expected to open in March 2027.
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March 1 to June 15, 2026