Twice each year Black Lawrence Press will run the Black River Chapbook Competition for an unpublished chapbook of poems or short fiction between 16-36 pages in length. The contest is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner will receive book publication, a $500 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Prizes are awarded on publication.

Entry deadline for the Spring Competition: May 31, 2018

Visit online for complete submission guidelines. Submissions are accepted via submittable now through May 31.