Poems can be submitted online or by post.
Following are the steps for submitting online:
Step 1: Visit the link to enter online.
Step 2: Fill all the credentials and upload your poem there.
Step 3: If you want to upload more poems, you have to apply separately.
Step 4: Entries should be either in PDF or Word documents format.
Step i: The text should be single-lined spacing and in 12 pt font size.
Step ii: The page number should be written there.
Step iii: Stanza breaks must be clearly indicated.
Step iv: Your name must not appear in the document.
Step v: The file name should only include the title of the poem.
Step 5: You will receive a confirmation email.
Following are the steps for submitting by post:
Step 1: Download the form from the website.
Step 2: Poems must be printed single-sided A4 size paper, with single-line spacing and 12 pt font size.
Step 3: Submit only one copy.
Step 4: The poet’s name must not appear in the poem anywhere – only on the entry form.
Step 5: Cheques should be made payable to Australian Book Review.
Step 6: Address for posted entries: Porter Prize, Australian Book Review, Studio 2, 207 City Road, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia.
Step 7: Entries will be acknowledged by email within one month of receipt.
