A prize of $1,000 and publication by Black Lawrence Press is given annually for a debut collection of poems, short stories, or essays. The editors and a panel of previous St. Lawrence Book Award winners will judge. Using only the online submission system, submit a poetry manuscript of 45 to 95 pages or a prose manuscript of 120 to 280 pages with a $28 entry fee by August 31. Visit the website for complete guidelines.
Black Lawrence Press, St. Lawrence Book Award, 279 Claremont Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. (412) 559-6649. Diane Goettel, Executive Editor.