The winning poet will have his/her book of poems published in 2013 or 2014 by Slope Editions. He or she will receive free copies of the book in lieu of royalties and $1000. Any American poet writing in English is eligible, unless that person has a close personal or professional relationship with the judge and/or Slope Editions staff. Manuscript Format: 40 to 90 pages, typed, and bound only by a clip. Include two title pages (one with book title, name, address, telephone and e-mail; one with book title only), table of contents, and acknowledgments page with manuscript. Submissions must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2012.