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Contests : War Poetry Contest : Submit by Mail
Now in its tenth year, this contest seeks today's best poems on the theme of war. We will award $5,000 in prizes. This page tells you how to enter by mail. Click here to read winning entries from the past.
Submission Period
Entries accepted November 15, 2010-May 31, 2011 (postmark dates)
This contest is not yet open, and the rules below may change. Please wait until November 15 or later to submit.
What to Submit
1-3 original, unpublished poems on the theme of war. Their combined length should not exceed 500 lines. Contestants may enter once per year.
Prizes
First Prize, $2,000 cash and publication on WinningWriters.com (over one million page views per year)
Second Prize, $1,200 cash and publication on WinningWriters.com
Third Prize, $600 cash and publication on WinningWriters.com
Twelve Honorable Mentions, $100 cash each and publication on WinningWriters.com
Entry Fee
$15 check or money order, payable to Winning Writers. This covers your entire submission of up to 3 poems. US funds only, please (currency is acceptable).
Preparing and Mailing Your Submission
Please include a cover sheet with your entry. It should note your name, address, phone number, email address (if you have one) and the titles of your poems. Please omit your name from the poem pages themselves. Your name should not appear on the front or back of any page except your cover sheet. Manuscripts will not be returned. Please keep a copy of your submission.
Entries should be typed or printed by computer. We prefer white, letter-size paper. The 12-point font size is ideal. Please avoid using fancy, hard-to-read typefaces. Include your $15 entry fee. Add a stamped postcard with your address on it if you would like confirmation that your entry was received. Please clip everything together (no staples) and mail your entry to:
Winning Writers
Attn: War Poetry Contest
351 Pleasant Street, PMB 222
Northampton, MA 01060-3961
USA
Non-US entrants: Please don't send non-US currency, or checks or money orders drawn on non-US financial institutions. We recommend online submission with payment by credit card. Alternately, please send us $15 in US currency by mail.
Announcement of Winners
We are pleased to present the winners of our eighth contest here. The winners of our ninth contest will be announced on November 15, 2010. The winners of our tenth contest will be announced on November 15, 2011.
Please note: Generally entry fees are not refundable. However, if you believe you have an exceptional circumstance, please contact us within one year of your entry.
Copyright
You retain the copyright to your submission. If you place as finalist or better, Winning Writers only requests permission to publish your work on WinningWriters.com, in our email publications and in our press releases. Any other use will be negotiated with you.
Questions? Please see our page of Frequently Asked Questions or click here to send us a note. You may also call us toll-free at 866-WINWRIT.
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