THE WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE 2008 POETRY CONTEST
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Entries must be postmarked by Friday, November 7, 2008
DIVISION:
Adult: (ages 18 and over)
PRIZES:
Prizes in the adult division are: First ($150), Second ($100), and Third ($50). All winners will be published in The Collective Consciousness, the quarterly journal of The Writers’ Collective.
RULES:
Only original, unpublished poetry may be submitted, maximum 42 lines per poem. Poems should be typed, using spacing of poet’s choice, one side only, on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper. Author’s real name should not appear anywhere on the manuscript. Minimum of 3 poems per entry, maximum of 6. Enter as often as you like, only one prize awarded per person. Each new entry of 3-6 poems should include an entry fee. Fee is $10 per entry, $5 for Writers’ Collective members. Submit three copies of each poem. Entries must be postmarked by October 31st, 2008.
Complete the form below and include it with your entry. Photocopy for multiple entries. A written evaluation of your entry is available for an additional fee of $20; cheques made payable to the Writers’ Collective. Please allow 10-12 weeks from contest deadline date for evaluations. Include an email address to receive a list of winners. Manuscripts will not be returned. All entrants not complying with these rules will be disqualified. Winners will be notified by phone in late November. Winning entries will be celebrated at an awards evening date to be announced. For details, call (204) 786-9468 or email writerscollective@uwinnipeg.ca.
ENTRY FORM
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
EMAIL:
DIVISION (check off): ADULT (18 and over): ___
TITLES OF POEMS:
Yes, I would like a written evaluation of my entry (additional $20) _____
How did you hear about this contest? (please circle one): Winnipeg Free Press /
Winnipeg Library / Rural newspaper / Rural library / school / Writers’ Collective website / Writers’ Collective email list / poster / other _______________
Mail all entries to: Poetry Contest, c/o The Writers’ Collective, 4th Floor Library, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ENTRIES BY MAIL. NO EMAILS OR DROP OFFS, PLEASE.
The Writers' Collective 