As we slide into summer we're reminded that there's a little over two months left to submit to this year's Annual Chapbook Contest. So, whether you're dockside, poolside or beachside this this summer we hope you'll consider this creative competition and prepare a manuscript for submission. The winner each year now receives $250, 25 perfect-bound copies of the winning chapbook (with discount on additional copies), royalties on copies sold, discounted promotional materials (bookmarkers/postcards) and marketing assistance. Our authors hail from all over the U.S. and our chaps have gone on to win additional awards. We're excited to read the entrants manuscripts and hope you'll spread the word to other poets.

Sincerely,
Editors, Cynthia Brackett-Vincent and, Devin McGuire
Encircle Publications, LLC