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2010 Del Sol Press Poetry Prize
The 2010 Del Sol Press Poetry Prize
Deadline for the 2010 contest is: March 15, 2010.
We invite contest submissions from both emerging and established poets, published or unpublished. In keeping with the philosophy of Web del Sol, we are only interested in the very best poetry, regardless of source or type.
Finalist manuscripts will also be considered for publication.
Winner Receives
A $1,200 Honorarium, paid in Summer 2010; book publication by Del Sol Press in fall 2010, in The Annual Del Sol Press Poetry Series; and 20 copies of the winning book.
Eligibility
* Poets who are at least 18 years of age and who live inside or outside the United States.
* Translations are eligible.
* Simultaneous submissions are acceptable (as long as you let us know immediately if the manuscript is accepted for publication elsewhere).
* Individual poems from the manuscript may have been published previously in magazines, journals, anthologies, chapbooks, or self-published books, but must be submitted in manuscript form. Published books in poetry or other genres do not disqualify contestants from entering this contest.
* Employees, volunteers, and board members of Web del Sol, their partners, spouses, and immediate families, and immediate family, friends, and former students of the judge are not eligible.
Competition Guidelines
* Deadline (postmark): March 15, 2010.
* 50 to 100 typed manuscript pages, each poem starts on a new page.
* $18.00 contest fee; Please make checks out to Web Del Sol.
* Include two cover pages: one with your contact information (phone, email, address), and one with the title of your collection (minus your name). Your name should not appear on the manuscript itself.
* Type or word-process on standard white paper, on one side of the page only.
* Paginate consecutively with a table of contents.
* Bind with a binder clip (no paperclips, please).
* Attach publications acknowledgments if any.
* Include a stamped, self-addressed postcard for notification of receipt of manuscript.
* Please keep a copy of your entry. Manuscripts not selected for publication will be recycled.
* Multiple submissions are acceptable; include an additional reading fee of $5.00 with each.
Postmark no later than March 15, 2010 and include $18.00 contest fee to:
Del Sol Press Poetry Contest
Web del Sol Association
P.O. Box 1550
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
ATTN: Katie Jean Shinkle/Contest Coordinator
* Queries to Katie Jean Shinkle, Contest Coordinator. Email: katie "at" webdelsol.com (replace "at" with @).
http://www.delsolpress.org
http://delsolpressbooks.blogspot.com/ ... l-press-poetry-prize.html
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The Arts & Letters Prizes
The Arts & Letters Prizes competition offers publication and a $1000 (U.S.) Prize for winners in: Fiction (Short Story), Poetry, Drama (One-Act Play), and Creative Nonfiction (Essay). A $15 submission fee, payable in U.S. dollars, includes a two-issue subscription to Arts & Letters. Please make checks or money orders payable to “GCSU” (note “Arts & Letters” in the memo section). All submissions will be considered for publication. (International authors: Please see below for our new policy concerning international submissions.)
Submission Deadline: Submissions should be postmarked January 1 to March 15.
For all submissions: Submit only original, unpublished work in English. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable if the editors are notified immediately that the work has been accepted elsewhere. Authors may submit more than one manuscript; however, each submission should include the required entry fee of $15, which provides for a one-year subscription (fall and spring issues). Include a cover sheet with your name, address (where you want your subscription/s to be sent), and phone/email contact information; also include the title of your work. For those submitting more than one manuscript, you may designate a gift subscription to be sent (please provide name & address where you want the subscription sent). Send a no. 10 self-addressed, stamped envelope is you wish to receive an announcement of winners (usually in late June/early July). No manuscripts can be returned.
The author’s name should not appear anywhere in the manuscript, only in the cover letter (for creative nonfiction, if relevant to this policy, please avoid using your full name in the manuscript).
For fiction and creative nonfiction: Submit one story or essay, typed, double-spaced, no more than 25 pages long.
For poetry: Submit up to 8 PAGES of poetry, typed, single-spaced, one poem (or part of a poem) per page.
For one-act plays: Submit one work, typed in standard format.
For all submissions: Please mail your submission unfolded and unstapled in a large-size manila envelope and write “Fiction,” “Poetry,” “Nonfiction” or “Drama” on the outside.
International authors: Please see below for our new policy concerning international submissions.
Send to:
Arts & Letters Prizes
Campus Box 89
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Special Information for International Authors (outside the U.S.): Due to the high cost of international postage (typically ranging from over $8.00 U.S. to over $10.00 U.S.), we will no longer be able to send both issues (fall and spring) to our international contestants. Instead, we will mail either the fall issue (featuring fiction and poetry winners) OR the spring issue (creative nonfiction and drama winners), depending on the genre in which the author submitted. However, if an author should be able to use a U.S. mailing address (or wish to have a gift subscription mailed to a friend in the U.S.), please tell us so in a cover letter, provide us the appropriate U.S. mailing address, and we will send BOTH fall and spring issues to that U.S. address. Also: International authors do not need to send a SASE or International Postal coupons for notification of winners. If the author will provide an e-mail, we will send the results (usually late June/early July) via e-mail (this information will also be listed on our web site). We’re sorry, but we cannot accept electronic submissions, only hardcopies mailed to us directly, as explained above. Please note: Unless costs are reasonable, we can only provide domestic (U.S.) airfare for our winners to travel to our campus for special prize programs. We will need to consider on a case by case basis how to handle travel costs or if such travel is not feasible for International authors. Publication and prize money, of course, remains the same.
http://al.gcsu.edu/
http://al.gcsu.edu/prizes.htm
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Writers-Editors International Writing Competition
Who Can Enter
The contest is open to all writers. You do not have to be a member of Writers-Editors Network. However, members do save up to 50% on entry fees. (Membership information)
Deadline
Entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010.
Divisions & Categories
Nonfiction Division: (A) Previously Published Article/Essay/Column/Nonfiction Book Chapter — (B) Unpublished or self-published Article/Essay/Column/Nonfiction Book Chapter
Fiction Division: (C) Unpublished or self-published Short Story —
(D) Unpublished or self-published Novel Chapter
Children's Literature Division: (E) Unpublished or self-published Short Story/Nonfiction Article/Book Chapter/Poem (judged together as one category)
Poetry Division: (F) Unpublished or self-published Free Verse/Traditional (judged together as one category)
Awards & Prizes
First Place in each Category - $100 plus certificate
Second Place in each Category - $75 plus certificate
Third Place in each Category - $50 plus certificate
Honorable Mention certificates will be awarded in each category as warranted
Winner Notification
Winners' certificates/awards will be mailed no later than May 31, 2010.
Winners List will be posted here on writers-editors.com — around May 31, 2010. (See Winners for 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.)
Entry Fees
Entry fee of $5 (active or new Writers-Editors Network members) or $10 (non-members) must accompany each fiction/nonfiction entry under 3,000 words
Entry fee of $10 (members) or $20 (non-members) must accompany each entry of 3,000 words to 5,000 words.
Entry fee of $3 (members) or $5 (non-members) must accompany each poem entered.
You can send check, money order, or submit your entry fee(s) via PayPal.
General Guidelines
Entries must be unpublished (except for Nonfiction/Previously Published Article/Essay/Book Chapter category), with the exception of self-published material, which may be entered in all unpublished categories.
Previously Published Article/Column/Nonfiction Book Chapter category entries may be submitted in double-spaced manuscript format or copies of published material – if writer's name is unrecognizable.
Only one book chapter per entry and do NOT submit the complete book for adult or children's chapter book categories. You may submit more than one chapter from a book, but each chapter must be a separate entry.
Length: Maximum length 5,000 words; plus, children's literature entries must adhere to typical type, age, and length guidelines in order to be judged favorably.
Enter as many manuscripts in as many categories as you wish. Entry fee and a separate Official Entry Form must accompany each entry (and each poem); photocopies of the entry form are acceptable. Send only one copy of each entry.
Entries not conforming to contest rules will be disqualified; entry fees will not be returned. Entries beyond the 5,000-word limit will be judged only on the first 5,000 words submitted.
Use paper clips only. Do not staple manuscript pages, entry forms or checks.
Author's name must NOT appear on any entry.
Indicate Division and Category of each entry on upper right corner of first page of manuscript.
Submit text only in a readable font, such as Times Roman or Arial.
Other Information
Acknowledgment of receipt of manuscripts will be made only if you enclose a self-addressed postcard (with adequate postage). Manuscripts CANNOT be returned; therefore, legible photocopies or computer printouts are suggested for submission.
For list of winners, send self-addressed, stamped #10 (business size 4"x9½") envelope marked "winners" on the outside. Winners list will be mailed by May 31, plus will be posted on www.writers-editors.com. (One envelope only; not one per category.)
Neither entries nor winners will be published in an anthology or other publication; authors retain all rights to their works.
Specific Division/Category Guidelines
Nonfiction Division
* Previously Published must show name of magazine, newspaper or website in which it was published.
* Essay/Column can be opinion, personal experience, nostalgia, think-piece, or humor.
Fiction Division
* For Short Story, indicate whether Literary, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Western on first page.
* Indicate book title plus chapter title or # on each Fiction/Novel Chapter entry and entry form (multiple chapter entries require a separate entry form and separate entry fee for each chapter).
Children's Literature Division
* Indicate the age group of your readers and the word count on first page of entry.
* Also on the first page, specify the category of children's literature: Poem, Short Story, Novel Chapter, Article, Nonfiction Book Chapter.
* Do not include art, illustrations, or bound copies of a book. Entries cannot be returned.
Poetry Division
* Include the poem's line count and whether Free Verse or Traditional on the manuscript page.
* For traditional metered and syllabic poems, specify the form, such as Sonnet, Villanelle, Sestina, or Renga.
* Each entry must be a single poem, not a book of verse.
Judging Criteria
Presentation (format, follows rules, neatness, spelling, punctuation, grammar, print quality).
Suitability (correct category, correct age group and appropriate length if children's division).
Tightness, clarity, structure, strength of lead/beginning, transitions, impact, satisfactory close.
A book chapter needs to stand alone with elements of good writing included. Either the first or the last chapter will usually represent the whole book the best..
Nonfiction: Logic; use of quotes, statistics and anecdotes; order; provocative idea; lead and close.
Fiction: Characterization, conflict, dialogue, plotting, beginning, ending, figures of speech.
Children's Literature: Age-appropriateness is especially important. (Judge's note: Many children's entries are not age-appropriate. They have language, situations, or characters that most children would neither relate to nor understand.
Poetry: Fresh concept, cadence or rhythmic beat, sound echoes, any other device (such as figurative language) that appeals to the imagination or engages the reader's senses; and for traditional verse, adherence to form. (Judge's note: Poems that exceed a page seldom improve with length.)
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM - Year 2010 Writers-Editors International Writing Competition - postmark deadline 3/15/2010
A separate form must accompany each entry (and each poem); click here for a separate, printer-friendly Entry Form (or you can use this one).
1. Author's name ________________________________________________
Note how you want your name on Winners List/Certificate if different from above:
_____________________________________________________________
2. Author's mailing address ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. Author's phone number (______) ________________
4. Author's E-mail: _______________________________________
5. TITLE of entry _________________________________________________
6. FIRST LINE of entry ____________________________________________
7. Circle Division/Category of this entry:
A-Nonfiction/Previously Published B-Nonfiction/Unpublished or Self-published
C-Fiction/Short Story D-Fiction/Novel Chapter
E-Children's/ Short Story / Nonfiction Article / Book Chapter / Poem (circle one of these four)
F-Poetry/ Free Verse / Traditional (circle one of these two)
8. ENTRY FEE (check one and enclose):
Membership number if entering as a current CNW/FFWA member (see your Press ID card/tag if not sure): ____________
/ / $3, I am a current Writers-Editors Network member or am joining at this time (dues also enclosed), and entry is one poem
/ / $5, I am not a member and am not joining at this time, and entry is one poem
/ / $5, I am a current Writers-Editors Network member or am joining at this time (dues also enclosed), and entry is under 3,000 words
/ / $10, I am not a member and am not joining at this time and entry is under 3,000 words
/ / $10, I am a current Writers-Editors Network member (or membership dues enclosed) and entry is between 3,000 words and 5,000 words
/ / $20, I am not a member and am not joining at this time and entry is between 3,000 and 5,000 words
/ / I have enclosed membership dues of $ ______ (see Membership page for choices here).
Make entry fee check or money order payable to: CNW Publshing. One check may be written to cover multiple entries if all are mailed in same package (but enclose separate entry forms for each entry). (US $ only)
If entry fees/dues total $25 or more, you may charge to: VISA, MasterCard, Amex (but only if all in same package). Charge will appear on your credit card statement as "Cassell Commun/CNW Publish." Send SASE if you want a credit card receipt mailed to you.
Card # ___________________________________________
exp. ___________ Total amount charged: _______________ ($25 minimum)
credit card signature ________________________________
You can submit your entry fees via PayPal to danakcnw@ncia.net (a verified PayPal user since 2000) - Be sure to note with your payment the title(s) and/or first line of your entry or entries. Then mail your entry or entries via postal mail along with entry form(s) - We will e-mail you confirmation when we have received and matched up your entry fees and entries.
9. SEND entry form(s), with fee(s) attached, to: Writers-Editors Contest, PO Box A, North Stratford NH 03590. Postmark deadline for 2010 competition is March 15, 2010.
http://www.writers-editors.com/
http://www.writers-editors.com/Writer ... es/contest_guidelines.htm
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Slope Editions Book Prize
9th ANNUAL SLOPE EDITIONS BOOK PRIZE
JUDGE: FRANZ WRIGHT
$1,000 plus book publication
Deadline: March 15, 2010
Winner to be announced Summer 2010
Franz Wright is the author of Wheeling Motel (2009), the Pulitzer Prize-winning Walking To Martha's Vineyard (2004), and numerous other books. He is currently Visiting Poet in Residence at Brandeis University in metro Boston, MA.
The winning poet will have his/her book of poems published in 2011 or 2012 by Slope Editions. He or she will receive free copies of the book in lieu of royalties, which are no longer offered, and $1,000. Last year's judge was Dara Wier, who selected Crystal Curry's Our Chrome Arms of Gymnasium. All entrants receive, with SASE, a copy of Tara Rebele's And I'm Not Jenny (Slope Editions, 2005) with their entry fee. We offer sincere thanks to all entrants and readers for supporting Slope Editions and small press poetry.
Eligibility: Any American poet writing in English is eligible, unless that person has a close personal or professional relationship with the judge and/or Slope Editions staff. Past or current students of the judge are ineligible to enter; entry fees will be returned in these cases. Any manuscript that a) has appeared or is forthcoming as a printed book or e-book, or b) comprises the majority of an existing or forthcoming chapbook, will NOT be considered.
Manuscript Format: 40 to 90 pages, typed, and bound only by a clip. Include two title pages (one with book title, name, address, telephone and e-mail; one with book title only), table of contents, and acknowledgments page with manuscript.
Entry fee: A $20 entry fee, payable to "Slope Publishing Inc.," in the form of a check or money order, must accompany all submissions. Your fee entitles you to one copy of And I'm Not Jenny (Slope Editions, 2005). Please provide a book-sized SASE with appropriate postage so we may mail you your book. If you don't provide a SASE, we can't mail the book.
Notification: Save trees! We do NOT accept notification SASEs or postcards. Please check the Slope Editions website for announcement of contest winner. Notification SASEs or postcards will NOT be returned. The winning manuscript will be announced in late spring/early summer 2009.
Revisions: The winner will be able to revise his/her manuscript before publication. No revisions will be considered during the reading period.
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010. No Federal Express, UPS, or other overnight mail services, please. No fax or electronic submissions. Submissions should be sent by first-class mail to our editorial address:
Slope Editions 8th Annual Book Prize
c/o Christopher Janke, Senior Editor
847 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
http://www.slopeeditions.org/
http://www.slopeeditions.org/prize.html
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2010 Tusculum Review Poetry Prize
The 2010 Tusculum Review Poetry Prize offers a $1,000 (U. S.) purse and publication. There is a $15 (U. S.) entry fee, which includes one copy of the vol. 6/2010 edition of the The Tusculum Review and consideration for publication. We consider all works submitted for publication, but only works with entry fees are considered for the contest.
Submissions must be postmarked by March 15, 2010 for consideration.
Each submission is restricted to 1-5 poems, no more than 10 PAGES per submission. All entries must be typed. Poets may submit more than one submission, but each submission must include the required $15 (U. S.) entry fee.
Previously published poems, including web publications, are not allowed. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable if our editors are notified immediately that the work has been accepted elsewhere.
Please send a cover letter with your name, postal address, phone number, e-mail address, and the title(s) of your work. Please do NOT include your name on your actual submission. For those entering more than one submission, you may designate a gift copy of The Tusculum Review vol. 6/2010. Please provide the name(s) and address(es) for where you want the journal(s) mailed.
Manuscripts will be numbered and all names on the manuscripts will be removed before they are presented to the judges. In the event that judges do not deem any submissions worthy of the prize, The Tusculum Review reserves the right to extend the call for manuscripts or to cancel the award.
The final judge this year will be Allison Joseph. Family, friends, and previous students of the judge, or those with a reciprocal professional relationship with the judge, will be disqualified from the contest. Submissions will be screened by the staff of The Tusculum Review, and finalists will be forwarded for judging.
All contestants will receive a letter announcing the winner and finalists with their copy of The Tusculum Review vol. 6/2010. The winner and finalists will be listed on The Tusculum Review website in April 2010. The new issue will be mailed in May 2010.
Manuscripts will not be returned.
Mark all envelopes, “Poetry Contest.”
Send all work to:
The Tusculum Review
60 Shiloh Road
P.O. Box 5113
Greeneville, Tennessee 37743.
We accept checks and money orders payable to The Tusculum Review.
For more information, contact the editors at review@tusculum.edu or 423.636.7300 ext. 5285.
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Bellday Poetry Prize
$2,000 PRIZE TO WINNING POET
Submission Deadline: March 15, 2010
CONTEST FINAL JUDGE: Lucia Perillio
Lucia Perillo has published five books of poetry, including Dangerous Life (1989), The Body Mutinies (1996), The Oldest Map with the Name America (1999), Luck is Luck (2005) and Inseminating the Elephant (2009). She has also published one book of essays, I’ve Heard the Vultures Singing (2005). She has taught at four universities and was awarded a MacArthur Foundation fellowship.
Bellday Books will publish the winning book and award $2,000 and 25 copies of the book to the winning author.
Contest Rules:
* Submit a manuscript of 60-90 pages of original poetry in any style in English. The manuscript must not have been published in book or chapbook, but may contain poems that have appeared in print or on the Internet. Entries may consist of individual poems, a book-length poem or any combination of long or short poems.
* Submitted manuscript must contain 2 title pages: Name and contact information should appear on first title page only. Name should not appear anywhere else in the manuscript. Include a table of contents page, but do not send an acknowledgements page.
* Manuscript must be typed single-spaced, paginated and bound with a spring clip.
* Enclose an SASE for announcement of the winner. Manuscript cannot be returned.
* Postmark deadline: March 15, 2010.
* Include a check or money order for $25 reading fee, payable to BELLDAY BOOKS.
* Bellday Books reserves the right not to select an award winner, in which case all reading fees will be refunded.
CONTEST MAILING ADDRESS:
Bellday Books, Inc.
P.O. Box 3687
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Questions may be directed to:
office@belldaybooks.com
http://www.belldaybooks.com/
http://www.belldaybooks.com/contest.html
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