The LemonLight Prize

The inaugural LemonLight anthology closes its print run six weeks before it ships.

Jul 7 • G. K. Allum

The LemonLight Prize Shortlist

Fifty-one poets. One anthology. The final judging begins.

Jul 5 • G. K. Allum

The LemonLight Longlist

One hundred poets. Three thousand poems. The inaugural prize takes its first shape.

Jun 21 • G. K. Allum

The LemonLight Prize: Year One

706 entries. 3,500 poems. Eight countries. What happens now.

Jun 1 • G. K. Allum

Last chance. The LemonLight Prize closes Sunday

$3,000 prize fund. Shortlisted poets considered for our 2027 list.

May 30 • G. K. Allum

Last Call: The LemonLight Prize · One Week Remaining

$3,000 prize fund. Judged by Leila Chatti.

May 24 • G. K. Allum

Only Two Weeks Remain to Enter The LemonLight Prize

$3,000 Prize Fund Available

May 17 • G. K. Allum

An Update From Ink & Ribbon Press

A recording from G. K. Allum's live video

Apr 11 • G. K. Allum

18:55

The LemonLight Prize 2026 Is Now Open

$3,000 Prize Fund - Open Early for Substack

Feb 28 • G. K. Allum

Announcing The 2026 LemonLight Prize Judge: Leila Chatti

The Prize Opens March 1.

Feb 24 • G. K. Allum

Free Waiver Into The $3,000 LemonLight Prize

Pre-order our debut book before March 1

Feb 20 • G. K. Allum

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