Little Kanawha Reading Series Chapbook Contest
First Annual Little Kanawha Reading Series Chapbook Contest
Glenville State University’s Little Kanawha Reading Series is proud to announce its inaugural Chapbook Contest. We invite poets and prose writers to submit works that celebrate and explore the rich cultural tapestry of Appalachia.
Content
- Open to poetry and prose submissions
- 15 to 25 pages of poetry or prose
- Only one manuscript per genre per author per reading period
- Previously published poems, stories, essays, and excerpts may be included in your manuscript. Please provide publication acknowledgements (title of work, where and when published) in the body of your email.
- Submissions must embody at least one of the following Appalachian literary features:
- Strong sense of place and connection to the Appalachian landscape
- Exploration of Appalachian voice
- Exploration of Appalachian folklore, myths, or legends
- Themes of Appalachian family, community, and/or cultural heritage
- Exploration of Appalachian rural life and traditions
Prize
- $200
- Publication of the winning chapbook
- Author copies
- Digital e-book file
- Invitation to be a featured reader at the Little Kanawha Reading Series
Reading Period
December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
The winning manuscript will be selected within three to four months after the reading period closes.
Submission
A $10 entry fee is payable to the Little Kanawha Reading Series.
Manuscripts are accepted electronically, by email only. Email manuscripts to LKRS@glenville.edu.
Enter your contact information, a brief biography, and any publication acknowledgments in the body of the email. Include your name on all manuscript pages.
- Each poem, story, essay, and excerpt should begin on a new page
- Do not include any images in your manuscript
Attach your manuscript as a single Word .doc, .docx, or .rtf file. Manuscripts received in any other file format will not be read. Do not paste the manuscript into the body of your email.
The Little Kanawha Reading Series reserves the right to refuse any manuscript.
We look forward to reading your work and celebrating the vibrant literary voices of Appalachia!