Cider Press Review, a journal of contemporary poetry, seeks to discover and publish the best of new poetry written in English. CPR actively seeks new original work and translations into English from both established and emerging poets. Our only criterion is excellence.
2009 Cider Press Book Award
The editors are pleased to announce that final judge David St. John has selected a winner in the 2009 Cider Press Review Book Award:
Second-Skin Rhinestone-Spangled Nude Soufflé
Chiffon Gown,
by Landon Godfrey
The annual Cider Press Review Book Award offers a $1,000 prize, publication, and 25 author's copies of a book length collection of poetry. Author recieves a standard publishing contract. Initial print run is not less than 1,000 copies.
For more about the CPR Book Award and the other finalists, click here »»
2009 Pushcart Prize Nominations Announced
Brenda Yates — “An Invitation on the Idea of Wallace”
Elizabeth Barbato — “Mary Shelley”
Lynn Pedersen — “Correction”
Suzanne Allen — “Free Refills”
Keetje Kuipers — “Theory of Lost Things”
Ed Madden — “Solace”
All nominated poems appeared in Cider Press Review, Volume 10
Submission Guidelines
The editors read submissions of individual poems from April 1 to August 31 each year, and full manuscripts (in conjunction with the CPR Annual Book Award) between September 1 and November 30 each calendar year.
Submitting Work to Cider Press Review
CPR considers only previously unpublished poetry or translations of poetry in English, and reviews of poetry books of approx. 500 words. CPR does not accept simultaneous or email submissions. Submit up to 5 poems at a time, preferably via our online submissoin form (available online between April1 and August 31) or by postal mail. Cover letter is preferred with mailed submission. Include short bio (50 words maximum). SASE required for reply. Do not send unsolicited disk or e-mail submissions. International authors or special needs, please query via e-mail before sending work. Poems are circulated to an editorial board. Responds in 1-6 months.
CPR pays one contributor's copy with discount on additional contributor copies. Acquires first North American serial rights. Always sends prepublication galleys. Time between acceptance and publication is 6-9 months.
2009 CPR Book Award
Final judging is underway for the 2009 CPR Book Award. Please see our Book Award page for a complete list of finalists. Judge for the 2009 award is David St. John.
The annual Cider Press Review Book Award offers $1000 and publication for a full-length book of poetry. Standard publishing contract and terms and conditions apply. Manuscripts must be postmarked or date-stamped between September 1 and November 30 each year. Please review our COMPLETE GUIDELINES before entering.
