The Journal, the literary magazine of The Ohio State University, selects one full-length manuscript of poetry each year for publication by Ohio State University Press. Entries of at least 48 typed pages of original poetry must be postmarked during the month of September . Entries postmarked later than September 30 will be returned unread.
Clear photocopies are acceptable.
Manuscripts must be previously unpublished. Some or all of the poems in the collection may have appeared in periodicals, chapbooks, or anthologies, but these must be identified. Manuscripts will not be returned . If you wish us to confirm receipt of your manuscript, include a stamped, self-addressed postcard. The winning entry will be announced by January 15, 2002.