**Post-NPM cluster: Apr closings + May/June extensions/openings**
Key Questions
Which major submission calls closed on April 30?
Major NPM (National Poetry Month) calls closed on April 30. Writers should note these deadlines have passed and focus on upcoming opportunities.
What extensions are available for submissions after April?
Extensions include Bloodletter until May 5, Poet Lore until May 31, and The Offing, which is currently open and paying. Verify details in related articles like the call for The Offing submissions.
What new poetry opportunities are available in May and June?
New calls include Philly Chapbook on June 15, Philly cluster via P&W list, Starbase Indy on June 15, and CBC offering $6k on June 1. Poets & Writers lists contests, grants, and awards for May/June 2026.
Is The Offing accepting submissions now?
Yes, The Offing is open for submissions and paying contributors. It is free to submit, as noted in the related article on their call for submissions.
What should writers check before submitting to these opportunities?
Verify international eligibility, simultaneous submission policies, and no-fee requirements for approaching deadlines. Related resources like Poets & Writers and submission guides provide further details.
Major NPM calls closed Apr30; extensions like Bloodletter May5/Poet Lore May31/The Offing open paying. New May/June: Philly Chapbook Jun15/Philly cluster + P&W list/Starbase Indy Jun15/CBC $6k Jun1/Weekly Dirt Garden May10/First Things Poetry Prize open. Approaching deadlines, verify int'l/sim/no-fee.