Our 2026 submission period will open in mid-January 2026.

If you want to start writing now, or if you've never written haiku before, we have a resource that can help. "The History of Haiku," created by Haiku Newton co-director Greg Fulchino and senior librarian James XXXXXX, covers the history of the form -- which might surprise you -- and includes several examples of classic haikus.
 
More importantly, the document provides insights about what makes a haiku sing and how writers can expand the genre.

Here's the link:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i3D9j8_ayULXzzU8Ll7e38jePGn_8zjhxZaKHXEoQLI/edit?usp=sharing