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.
Now Accepting Submissions for CPR, Volume 11
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.
Submission Guidelines
CPR considers only previously unpublished poetry or translations of poetry in English, and reviews of poetry books of approx. 500 words.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 submission form (available online between April1 and August 31) or by postal mail. Reccomend putting all electronic submissions into one .doc, .rtf, or .pdf file. 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.
CPR pays one contributor's copy with discount on additional contributor copies. Acquires first North American serial rights. Always sends prepublication galleys. Poems are circulated to an editorial board. Responds in 1-6 months. Time between acceptance and publication is 6-9 months.
Visit ciderpressreview.com/submissions and create/log into your account to submit work or check the status of your submission.
CPR, Volume 10
Volume 10 is headed for the presses. We anticipate releasing the completed issue by the second week in April. Until that time, please enjoy these excerpts from Volume 9.
The 2008 Cider Press Book Award
The editors are pleased to congratulate Carol Quinn, winner of the 2008 Cider Press Book Award with her manuscript, Acetylene. For more about the CPR Book Award, 2008 finalists, and upcoming readings by 2007 winner Robin Chapman, click here »»
CPR WELCOMES NEW STAFF
Cider Press Review is pleased to welcome two new editors and two new readers to our staff. Ruth Foley will be joining CPR as Associate Poetry Editor and John Fitzgerald will be joining Cider Press as Associate Book Editor. Two new Assistant Editors will also be joining Cider Press Review, Nina Corwin and Catherine Carter.
Learn more »»
Pushcart Prize Nominations
The editors are pleased to congratulate our 2008 Pushcart Prize nominees:
Jesse Millner - On the Saturday After the Rapture
David Shumate - The Bedouins of Paris
Carla Panciera - A Bird in Period Three British Literature
Frank Matagrano - Nothing Was Out of Reach
Judith H. Montgomery - Caul
Vicki Reitenauer - Figure and Ground
Read some of these and other sample poems in Cider Press Review, Volume 9 »»
