"Omnidawn made it easy for me to understand what I needed, answered SO MANY questions I had as a first time author, and prioritized my creative freedom throughout the publishing process! I can’t wait to read manuscripts & select the next Omnidawn author!"
-Brody Parrish Craig, judge of contest

Join @omnidawn.bsky.social & me at another #AWP offsite reading.

BYOB. Deets below.

Featuring: Maria Nazos, David Koehn, @mawsheinwin.bsky.social, @rodrigo-toscano.bsky.social, Laynie Browne, Liza Flum, Elizabeth Robinson, @alohajha.bsky.social, Molly Bendall, & Ewa Chrusciel.

#AWP2026

We're extending the 2026 Omnidawn 1st/2nd Poetry Book Contest!

omnidawn.submittable.com/submit

judge: Brody Parrish Craig

deadline: EXTENDED - February 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific

contest fee: $30

prize: $3000, publication, and 20 copies

We look forward to reading your work!