The White Pine Press Poetry Prize was established in 1996 to enrich our literary heritage by providing a publication opportunity for U.S. poets.
Manuscripts are screened by the editorial staff, and are then sent to a poet of national reputation, who makes the final selection. The name of the final judge is not revealed until the end of the competition. White Pine Press makes every effort to select judges who reflect the multicultural focus of the press. Additionally, we alternate between a male and a female poet each year as final judge.
The competition opens for submissions on July 1st of each year.
Mansucripts must be between 60 and 80 pages in length. Poems must be original, but may have appeared in magazines, anthologies, or chapbooks. Translations are not eligible.
Manuscripts must be typed and should include a table of contents. The author’s name, address and telephone number should appear on the cover sheet only. Please include acknowledgments for all previously published work that appears in the manuscript.
Manuscripts will be recycled at the end of the competition. If you wish to be notifed as to the winner, please include a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope with your submission.
Manuscripts must include a $20 entry fee. Checks should be made payable to White Pine Press.
The manuscript, along with a self-addressed, stamped postcard for notification that it has been received, if so desired, should be sent to:
Should it be necessary to use express mail services that do not deliver to post office boxes, the manuscript should be sent to: