Horror Writers Association taps Raw Dog Screaming Press for Poetry Showcase series
The Horror Writers Association has named Raw Dog Screaming Press as the new publisher and distributor for HWA Poetry Showcase Volume XIII and future editions of the series. The move puts one of horror poetry’s longest-running showcases with an award-winning indie press ahead of an October 2026 release.
Why it matters: - The partnership gives the Horror Writers Association’s poetry program a dedicated publisher with deep ties to horror, dark fiction and poetry. - The move is designed to expand visibility for horror, dark fantasy and speculative poets, including emerging writers who need more publication opportunities. - The series will continue under Raw Dog Screaming Press for future volumes, extending the showcase beyond Volume XIII.
What happened: - The Horror Writers Association announced a new publishing partnership with Raw Dog Screaming Press. - Raw Dog Screaming Press will publish and distribute HWA Poetry Showcase Volume XIII. - Raw Dog Screaming Press will also publish future editions of the HWA Poetry Showcase series. - The announcement was made July 13, 2026, in New York.
The details: - The HWA Poetry Showcase has run for more than a decade. - The annual series highlights poets working in horror, dark fantasy and speculative poetry. - Volume XIII is edited by poet and editor Colleen Anderson. - The collection will include poems selected through HWA’s annual submission process. - The cover art and full table of contents will be revealed in the coming months. - The volume is scheduled for release in October 2026 for Dark Poetry Month. - Raw Dog Screaming Press was founded in 2003. - The publisher specializes in horror, dark fiction, literary fiction and poetry. - RDSP has won recognition from the Bram Stoker Award®, the Shirley Jackson Award and the Independent Publisher Book Awards. - HWA says the showcase gives members a chance to publish with different publishers. - Jennifer Barnes, managing editor of Raw Dog Screaming Press, said the showcase offers many writers their first opportunity to publish poetry and provides a needed market for dark poets.
Between the lines: - The partnership pairs HWA’s established community platform with a press already recognized in genre publishing. - Moving the showcase to RDSP could help the series reach readers already tuned to horror and dark poetry. - The collaboration also signals HWA’s effort to keep the showcase relevant and sustainable for future volumes.
What’s next: - HWA and Raw Dog Screaming Press will unveil the cover art and table of contents in the coming months. - HWA Poetry Showcase Volume XIII is set to publish in October 2026. - Future editions of the showcase will also be released by Raw Dog Screaming Press.
The bottom line: - The Horror Writers Association is giving its long-running poetry showcase a new home with a publisher built for dark genre work.
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