Monday, January 28, 2008

WFOP Triad Poetry Contest

The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets annual Triad Contest ends Aug. 1, 2008.

Rules:

Contestant must be a current WFOP member in good standing. (Annual dues are $25)

There is no entry fee. Do not send a SASE. Entries will not be returned.

Entry form must be completed in full, included with the submission and postmarked by the contest deadline date listed on the entry form.

Contestant may enter only one, original, unpublished poem in each category. The same poem may not be entered in more than one category. Categories are Designated Theme (theme for 2008 is "Keepsake); Kay Saunders Memorial New Poet (no specific subject or form) and Poet's Choice (no specific subject or form). Maximum length of all poems is 75 lines.

Manuscript must be typed on 8.5" x 11" white paper, one side only, one poem to a page. Type the category in the upper left corner.

Writer's name should not appear on the page with the poem.

Prizes:
Designated Theme: $50, $30, $20
Poet's Choice: $50, $30, $20
Kay Saunders Memorial New Poet: $50, $30, $20

For complete contest rules and entry form, click here.

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