From November 1, 2026 - Decmeber 1, 2026, Anhinga Press will hold an open reading period for U.S. poets with the purpose of discovering full-length (48-100 words) works of traditional poetry, Visual Poetry (VISPO) and Visual-hybrid works. We are looking to discover collaborations as well as traditional and hybrid works of poetry. Selected manuscripts (one or more) will receive publication and a standard contract with Anhinga. The fee for this open reading period is $28 USD and can be paid through submittable. 

All manuscripts are read carefully by Anhinga Directors. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (2025)

• November 1 to December 1, 2026
• Submit via our Submittable page ONLY
• Reading and administration fee for each manuscript is $28
• Manuscripts must be 48-100 pages, excluding front matter. They may be single- or double-spaced.
• Do not put your name on your manuscript. Submittable will add your name to your file.
• We will respond to your manuscript(s) with a notice of our decision. We will not ghost you. If you haven’t heard from us in over three months feel free to reach out to us. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION

Poems previously published in journals and anthologies should be accompanied by an acknowledgments page. Authors may submit multiple manuscripts; each will require a reading fee. Previously submitted manuscripts and manuscripts under consideration by other publishers are also eligible. Please notify us as soon as possible if your manuscript is accepted by another press. 

Entrants will be notified via Submittable. For more info, contact Kristine Snodgrass at info@anhinga.org.

Anhinga Press is excited to announce our first Anhinga Visual Poetry Series Award. The competition is open to all U.S poets with an original poetry chapbook in English. The winner of the prize will receive $200 and 25 copies of their chapbook.. Submissions will be open from November 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026. The fee to submit is $15 and can be paid through submittable. 

Open to all poets writing in English in the U.S.

• Please submit 18-24 pages of original poetry. Individual poems may have been previously published.
• Please submit your manuscript without your name on it. Simultaneous submissions are fine. Please notify.
• The judges are the Anhinga editors.
• Winner receives: $200 and 25 copies of their chapbook.
• Entry: $15 on Submittable only.
• Submission Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
• Past Visual Poetry collections published by Anhinga: Circling the Start by Dixie Demnan-Junius, Light Pours In by Amy Rodriguez, Analog Glitch by Lova Delis and more. 

Additional Information

Pieces previously published in journals and anthologies should be accompanied by an acknowledgments page. Authors may submit multiple manuscripts; each will require a reading fee. Previously submitted manuscripts and manuscripts under consideration by other publishers are also eligible. Please notify us as soon as possible if your manuscript is accepted by another press. 

Entrants will be notified via Submittable. For more info, contact Kristine Snodgrass at info@anhinga.org.

· $395 – Visual Poetry Portfolio Curation & Consultation
 Submit up to 75 high-resolution JPEG images of your visual poetry for expert curation. This package includes the selection and sequencing of 50 standout images, along with a thoughtfully written note by Kristine Snodgrass or Karla Van Vliet, a leading voice in visual poetics. Also included is a personalized phone consultation (w Kristine), offering guidance on suitable visual poetry presses and journals for publication. Ideal for artists preparing a manuscript or looking to refine their portfolio for submission. Please allow 8-10 weeks for detailed feedback.

We especially encourage submissions from women, non-binary, and gender fluid folx.

· $70 – Consultation on up to 10 pages of poetry or visual poetry—detailed written feedback by an Anhinga editor. Feedback times will depend on the amount of submissions.

We especially encourage submissions from women, non-binary, and gender fluid folx.

Please use 12-point font and remove your name and identifying information from submission. No TOC required. 

This package is perfect for poets preparing applications to MFA/MA programs who are looking for assistance in revising their submission materials. 

Written feedback on up to 10 pages of poetry and one personal statement/statement of purpose. The feedback will be given by an Anhinga editor or a qualified member of our Board of Directors and will focus on revision strategies. 

Please note that receiving feedback from us does not guarantee admission to any specific program (which probably goes without saying, but just to make sure that that's clear). Feedback will typically be emailed within 4 weeks, but may take longer. Though this service will be available until December 1st, we reserve the right to close submissions to it periodically depending on staff availability. 

Material you will need to include:

Up to 10 pages of poetry

A draft of your personal statement/statement of purpose that has been revised at least once

Links to the application guidelines for any specific programs you’re wanting to apply to (this will be used primarily to help us provide useful feedback on your personal statement/statement of purpose) 

A short list of your favorite poets and your goals for your writing (if this information is not included in some way in your personal statement/statement of purpose) 

$100 (for information on a need-based sliding scale, please contact info@anhinga.org)