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As of 2022, the widely distributed journal Rattle: Poetry for the 21st Century is open to insightful and entertaining reviews of contemporary poetry books for their monthly online column. Reviews should be at least 1,000 words and include actual analysis of the text. Accepted authors will receive $200.
Source: https://rattle.submittable.com/submit/245525/book-reviews
Categories: Reviews and Criticism
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
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Prizes: $22,000
Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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For self-published and hybrid-published books
Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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