The Two Languages Series celebrates the fullness in the language practices, identities, and voices we engage in/with in order to speak. We are looking to publish collections of poetry by writers engaged in both the Korean and English languages, in any combination of the two languages, over any theme or topic. The winner of the 2024 series will receive $500 prize + publication in Spring 2026 (including our standard royalty contract and 20 author copies).

Please refer to the following guidelines before submitting:

• Manuscripts should be 48-90pgs. Previously published pieces or a selection of writings are acceptable, but the manuscript in its entirety should be unpublished (we consider self-publishing as previously published). 
• Writers who reside outside of the U.S. are welcome to submit. 
• Please include an acknowledgments page is applicable. 
• Translated works for the Two Languages Series are welcome. 
• Once submitted, manuscripts cannot be edited, nor will we accept revised manuscripts via email. If your manuscript is selected as the winner, you will have the opportunity to revise. 
• Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please, withdraw the work immediately if accepted elsewhere. 
• The editors will select one manuscript from the reading period or may choose not to select any work for publication if found unsatisfactory.

Have more questions? Contact us at Press@gasherjournal.com.

The 2025 Gasher Press Book Award is open to any writer based in the United States, regardless of publication history. 

GUIDELINES:

• We accept poetry (hybrid works are welcome) books between 48-90pgs, excluding front and back matter.
• Simultaneous submissions are okay. Please withdraw your work immediately if it is accepted elsewhere.
• Once work is submitted, it can not be revised or edited. If your submission is selected, you will have the opportunity to submit a revised manuscript at that time. Please do not email revised versions of the original works or attach revisions to your submission on Submittable. We will not consider it.
• We only accept unpublished works. Sections previously published as a chapbook or individual poems are okay, but the manuscript as a whole should be unpublished. Self-publishing is considered published.
• This is a blind screening. Do not include any identifying information on the manuscript, including the file name. 
• Manuscripts must include a table of contents.
• No images are drawings within the manuscript are permitted.
• No preambles or bios in the manuscript.
• Feel free to include an acknowledgements page.
• Please include a bio and brief synopsis of the work in the designated fields on Submittable.
• Submit as .pdf or .docx, 12pt font. 
• This prize is open only to those who currently reside in the United States.
• The winner will receive $1,000 + 20 free copies upon publication.

JUDGING:

The prize will be judged by the Gasher Press staff. Each submission will be screened by at least two readers. From our semi-finalist pool, the editors will select a winner.