Bona Fide Books will award annually The Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize for an unpublished collection of poems. The winner will receive publication, ten copies, a $500 cash award, and a reading at Lake Tahoe. Prizes are awarded upon publication.

The 2010 Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize
Call for Manuscripts
48 to 100 pages
Accepting submissions through August 31

Guidelines:

* Submit a previously unpublished, full-length poetry manuscript of between 48 and 100 pages.
* Include two cover pages: one with the title of the manuscript only, the other with title of manuscript, name, address, telephone number, and email address.
* Include a table of contents and, if applicable, an acknowledgments page for prior publications.
* Simultaneous submissions are permitted; please let us know right away if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere. (Refunds will not be issued.)
* A reading fee of $20 (US) by check or PayPal must accompany each submission. Multiple submissions are accepted; each requires a $20 entry fee.
* More than one manuscript may be chosen for publication.
* Submit via email or post.

Email Submissions

Email your submission to submissions@bonafidebooks.com. Please submit your $20 entry fee via PayPal.

Post Submissions
Mail your submission and fee to:

Bona Fide Books
PO Box 550278
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155

Please make check payable to Bona Fide Books, Inc.

All entries must be received or postmarked by August 31, 2010.

This award is offered in honor of artist Melissa Lanitis Gregory, the inspiration behind Bona Fide Books. Melissa was a true friend and supporter of the literary arts. She died in 2009 and is greatly missed.

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