This annual competition, named for May Swenson, honors her as one of America's most provocative and vital writers. During her long career, May was loved and praised by writers from virtually every school of American poetry.
Hard copy submissions only. Manuscript must be 50 to 100 pages.
The winning manuscript will receive a cash prize of $1000, hardcover publication in the summer of 2013, plus royalties on sales of hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions.
