Something very different this year! Marianne and Suzanne and I had such a good time during the production of Alison Watt's Crossing that we want to do it again: here is our chance to further explore the book arts. The winning chapbooks may or may not be concertina folded because the winning poems will determine the design. Poets may want to include their own artwork, though the manuscripts will be judged on poetry only. Imagine such a beautiful chapbook designed just for your poem.
Can't imagine? See beautiful examples by clicking here.
The prizes for this year's competition:
Ten copies of chapbook art
designed by inspiration from the winning poems.
The fee of $25.00 per entry supports Leaf's publishing program. By participating you contribute to Canada's small independent publishing community. If you wish to contribute more, simply increase the quantity in the PayPal window. Australian and Japanese poets: we beg you to add a few extra dollars to help with postage. It is often more than the entry fee!
Thank you very much for participating. We look forward to reading your poems.
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Guidelines
1. Pay the entry fee. You have three choices:
Click on the PayPal link below. PayPal accepts Visa (no membership necessary) and is a secure way to pay online.
You may also e-transfer $25.00 to poems[at]leafpress[dot]ca
or send a cheque to Leaf Press, Box 416, Lantzville, BC, Canada, V0R 2H0.
2. Send two attachments: a cover letter and the chapbook manuscript to poems[at]leafpress.ca. Please put Overleaf in the subject line to ensure your email will not be lost in the flurry. We will acknowledge receipt.
With the cover letter include the title of the manuscript, your name, postal address, email address and phone number; and the title of the book you wish to receive (click here for a link to the catalogue).
Your manuscript should be 10 poems long maximum. (Line length and poem length will determine your chapbook's shape. Each poem will begin a new page, even if it is a haiku.) Leave your name off the manuscript—blind judging is in effect. Published poems are welcome if you hold copyright.
3. Deadline: August 30, 2017. Announcement: September 15, 2017. Publication: November 1, 2017.
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