$10,000 for a single poem to be published in the winter issue of the magazine.
Ten finalists will also receive $200 each and publication, and be eligible for the $2,000 Readers’ Choice Award, to be selected by subscriber and entrant vote.
Additional poems from the entries are frequently offered publication as well. In 2017 20 poems were published that had been submitted to the contest from just over 4,000 entries.
The entry fee is a one-year subscription to Rattle (or a one-year extension for subscribers) at the regular $25 rate
Eligibilities
Open to writers, worldwide
Poems must be written in English (no translations).
Rattle’s winter issue must be a potential first publication of all works submitted. No previously published works, or works accepted for publication elsewhere.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed but must be notified immediately if any poems are accepted elsewhere.
No identifying personal or contact information should appear on any pages with poems.
Entry fees are non-refundable. Send up to four poems per entry.
There is no line-limit. Poems may be any length, any style, or any subject.
Multiple entries by a single poet are accepted, however, each group of four poems must be treated as a separate entry, each with its own cover sheet and an additional $25 fee. Each additional entry will add an extra year to your subscription.
Manuscripts will not be returned; include a SASE or email address if you’d like to be notified of the results.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
Application Process
Entries may be submitted by Submittable, or in hardcopy within the United States. International entries must be submitted by Submittable. Please note that email entries are no longer being accepted —all electronic entries must come through Submittable.