Changes Book Prize 2025–26

Location
United States

Open to
Residents of the United States who have not published (or committed to publishing) more than one book-length collection of poetry with a registered ISBN.
Not open to current or former students, colleagues, employees, family members, or close friends of the judge.

Application Fee
Not specified in the call text.

What’s Provided

  • $10,000 cash prize

  • Publication of the winning manuscript

  • International distribution

  • Launch event in New York City

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover

  • Submit an original, unpublished poetry manuscript (48–96 pages).

  • Manuscript must be in English, in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format, with standard 12-point font.

  • Title page (title only) and table of contents required.

  • Author’s name must not appear in the manuscript.

  • Include a short bio (max 200 words) and acknowledgments list where indicated on Submittable.

  • Only one manuscript submission allowed per applicant.

  • No revisions permitted after submission.

  • Notify Changes if manuscript is accepted elsewhere.

Duration
One-time award and publication cycle. Winner has opportunity to edit manuscript prior to publication.

Deadline
October 1, 2025 – 11:59 pm EST

Other Essential Notes

  • Submissions open September 1 – October 1, 2025.

  • Judge for 2026: Simone White.

  • The prize follows the CLMP Code of Ethics and uses an anonymous review process.

  • Judge reserves the right not to select a winner.