The Antivenom Poetry Award

The Antivenom Poetry Award is sponsored by Elixir Press for a first or second book of poetry. The winner will receive a prize of $1,000, and their manuscript published by Elixir Press. All entries are considered for publication.

    •    Please use a 12 to 14 point font.
    •    Do not send the only copy of your manuscript.
    •    Do not send biographical material, photographs, CDs, videos, or illustrations.
   • Your manuscript file should contain no identifying information.
    •    Manuscripts must be paginated and include a table of contents.
    •    Simultaneous submissions are welcome, so long as Elixir is notified immediately if a manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
    •    Manuscripts must be at least 48 pages in length.
        •    Close friends, students, and former students of the final judges or editors of Elixir Press are ineligible for all contests.

The entry fee is $30.

Kathleen Winter will judge.

Manuscripts will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2024,

All entries must be submitted electronically.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@elixirpress.com.

For electronic submissions, please use this link: Submit to Elixir Press