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SPARROWGRASS POETRY FORUM - Submittal form at site for all who wish to enter.
Deadline for entries is January 31, 1998. Winners will be announced March 31,
1998 and all Prizes will be awarded promptly.Contest is judged on originality
of ideas and sincerity of thought. All poems will be considered for
publication in Treasured Poems of America, a national hardcover anthology of
collected poetry.
Poetry Contest - poems@freecontest.com
On-line submittal form at site.
Enter ONLY ONE original poem on any subject, using any style, 21 lines or less
All entrants will be professionally acknowleged within four to six weeks.
Poetry Contest : Monthly. All ages All genres. Visit
http://www2.sanasys.com/~jude/contest.html for details.
Anhinga Press - Each submission must be accompanied by a $20 reading fee. Make checks payable
to Anhinga Press.
Do not put your name on your manuscript. Instead, make two title pages--one
with the manuscript title, your name, address and phone number, and a second
title page with only the manuscript's title. Manuscripts must be 48-80 pages,
excluding front matter. They may be single- or double-spaced, and all pages
must be numbered. Please do not staple or bind your manuscript.
Include a self-addressed, stamped, #10 envelope for notification of contest
results.
Submissions will be accepted from January 1 until March 15. Manuscripts
received prior to January 1 or postmarked after March 15 will be recycled and
the entry fee returned.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Please keep copies of your work.
Please send manuscripts to:
that Poetrypage - "that Poetrypage" is accepting submissions to be posted at there web site for
all who are interested.
It is a very easy site to navigate through and the directions for submitting
under the heading "Poetry Submissions" at the above address.
Wind Literary Awards - Wind Publications sponsors three annual literary competitions:
Wind Short Fiction Award(http://www.lit-arts.com/wind/contests/fictguid.htm)
The Wind Magazine Short Fiction Award of $500 and publication in Wind Magazine
is presented for the best short story of less than 5000 words.
Allen Tate Memorial Award - The Allen Tate Memorial Poetry Award of $500 and publication in Wind Magazine
is presented for the best poem of less than 100 lines.
QuentinR.Howard Poetry Prize - The Quentin R. Howard Poetry Prize is
presented for the best chapbook manuscript submitted. The winning poet
receives $100 and 25 copies of their published book.
Cader Publishing,Ltd - Iliad Literary Awards: Contest deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30,
and December 31. Late entries will automatically be enrolled into the next
competition.Quarterly open-style competition. 4-$1,000 grand prizes and 396
other prizes, annually.Poems are limited to 30 lines and essays to 300 words.
No purchase or entry fee is required for the first two(2) entries in any
quarterly competition.
Youth Awards Program : Quarterly open-style competition. 4-$200 First Prizes,
4-$100 Second Prizes, 4-$50 Third Prizes, annually.The Youth Awards Program is
designed for writers under twenty-one (21) to encourage writing among our
youth.. Submit poetry (30 line limit) and Prose (300 word limit) by March 31.
There are instructions on how to enter by mail and by email.
Internet Writer's Guild Competition- All entries must bear the title "The Ending", and deal with this topic in some way.
They will be judged on their individual merit by an anonymous panel of Guild
judges, results of the competition to be announced in late February, 1998.
The competition close on the 31st of January, 1998. All entries must be sent,
as an attachement via email, to kennsj@ozemail.com.au.
History Poetry Competition -
This contest is open to poets, researchers, and historians alike, who have written poems which promote, generate, and rekindle interest in
history and its many valuable lessons. History themes may include - but are not limited to - recorded historic events, explanation of
historic events, biography, narrative, comedic, historical concerns, or other themes. Deadline is March 15th for the Spring Competition.
Zuzu's Petals Fifth Annual Twice-Yearly Poetry Competitions - Poetry of any style/ any length/ any subject is welcomed. Their only
criteria is excellence and originality of thought. Deadlines are March 1st and September 1st every year.
Angelwing's Heavenly Skies: Poetry Contest - This site promotes creativity and the power of the written
word. Contest Entry Period: Nov. 10, 1997 to Jan. 10, 1998. The winners will be featured at the Poetry Corner for a month.
The Poetic Link - Weekly Poetry Contests are conducted with cash prizes awarded every week.
Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest - Poetry Card Contest - deadline: February 20th, 1998. We're looking for original, unique poetry on such themes as love, friendship, and achieving your dreams.
Submission Guidelines:
Fiction: Not to exceed 15 pages, double-spaced
Poetry: 3 to 5 poems
College undergraduate students only
$50 awards for the best entry in poetry and fiction.
* Submissions must be postmarked no later than February 1, 1998name. A cover letter detailing experience is helpful but not necessary.
. * All work must be typed and accompanied with name, address, school
* Send SASE for notification of publication.Please send all submissions to:
* Manuscripts cannot be returned. Those not published will be destroyed.
* For faster response, include e-mail address
