The National Poetry Series seeks book-length
manuscripts of poetry written by American
residents or American citizens living abroad. All
manuscripts must be previously unpublished in
their complete form, although some or all of the
individual poems may have appeared in periodicals.
Translations, chapbooks, small groups of poems,
and books previously self-published are not eligible.
Manuscript length is not limited. However, a length
of 48-64 pages is suggested. 

Manuscripts are submitted online via the website (www.nationalpoetryseries.org), along with an entrance fee of $30.00 (per manuscript). The entry period begins on January 1, 2016 and runs through (and including) February 15, 2016.

The cover page of the manuscript should list the title of the manuscript ONLY.  Any manuscript containing personal information will not be considered for review.

Manuscripts must be:

• Paginated (include a table of contents).  

DO NOT INCLUDE: Acknowledgments, explanatory statements, resumes, autobiographical statements, photographs, illustrations, or artwork. These will not be considered.

No additions, deletions, or substitutions once a manuscript has been submitted.
Entrants should inform NPS immediately if their manuscript is selected for publication elsewhere.

Finalists will be notified and may be asked to submit five (5) additional copies of their original submission.

Winning authors will be given the opportunity to make final changes prior to publication.

Please visit The National Poetry Series web site: www.nationalpoetryseries.org for general updates throughout the competition.

If you require any additional information, write to the Coordinator, NPS, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ  08540 or email npspoetry@gmail.com.