2013 Annual WCPA Poetry Contest: The Frank O'Hara Prize

CONTEST DEADLINE: April 1, 2013

JUDGE: Alice Fogel

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
  • Poems must be the original work of the entrant, in English, and not previously published.
  • Submit no more than THREE (3) poems in any form.
  • Manuscripts should not be stapled or attached in any way.
  • Poems must be typed on 8 1/2” x 11” white bond paper. Clean and clear photocopies are acceptable. Email submissions will not be accepted.
  • Do not put your name on the individual poems!
  • Include a cover sheet with your name, address, telephone number, and the title of each poem.
ELIGIBILITY
  • Residents of Worcester County OR
  • WCPA Members in good standing OR
  • Students or employees of institutions within Worcester County
  • First Place winners of previous WCPA annual poetry contests are not eligible.
ENTRY FEE
  • THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR WCPA MEMBERS.
  • Non-WCPA members: $5.00 to submit up to 3 poems (not per poem).
  • Make checks payable to: Worcester County Poetry Association.
  • You may join the WCPA or renew your membership with your entry. $12 Student/Elders/Low Income Membership $30 Individual Membership. Go to the WCPA Membership page for additional membership categories.
CONTEST DEADLINE
  • All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2013
  • Follow contest guidelines carefully; entries not in compliance may be disqualified.
Mail contest submissions to: WCPA Poetry Contest 2013 1 Ekman Street

Worcester, MA 01607

JUDGING AND AWARDS

  • First Place $100 - Second Place $50 - Third Place - $25
  • Winning poems published in The Worcester Review, after which all rights revert to poet.
  • Contest winners announced June 2013
  • Winners’ Reading & Award Ceremony to be held September 2013
  • Submissions will not be returned. Entrants who wish to be notified of contest results must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their entry.
  • WCPA Poetry Contest does not pre-select poems: all entries are seen by the contest judge.

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