CRWROPPS Post: Alabama State Poetry Society
ALABAMA STATE POETRY SOCIETY
FALL 2023 CONTEST
Entries mustEnter be postmarked by or received online by 11:59 PM
September 20, 2023.
Categories (online entry at
alpoets.org)
1. ALABAMA STATE POETRY SOCIETY FALL CONTEST (Sponsored by ASPS)
Open to ASPS Members Only
$75, $50, $25, $10 and 3 Honorable Mentions in order of merit
Any form, any subject, no line limit.
2. AR Walker Healing and Words Competition (Sponsored by Sue Brannan Walker)
$100, $30, $10, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: We believe words can be therapeutic. Write a poem related to healing, whether from a wound, illness, or some form of stress.
Form: Any
No line limit
3. FAMILY CONTEST (Sponsored by Roger Carlisle)
$100, $75, $50, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Poem about a family member
Form: Any
No line limit
4. MAKING A POINT ON FILM CONTEST (Sponsored by Jeanette Willert)
$50, $30, $20, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Write a poem that presents and discusses a well-known movie that reflects on an on-going social, cultural, or political concern in America, e.g., and Racism.
Form: Any
No line limit
5. BEACH BARDS PUBLISHING CONTEST (Sponsored by Kim Shackelford, Nancy Dickhute, and Heidi Schmidt)
$50, $25, $15
Subject: Life-Changing Event
Form: Ballad
Line Limit: 40
6. BUDDY ROBERTS MEMORIAL AWARD (Sponsored by Harry and Rita Moritz)
$50, $25, $15, $10, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Making a Difference
Form: Any (If you use a form, name it.)
Line Limit: 40
7. PRECIOUS PRODIGAL CONTEST (Sponsored by Harry and Rita Moritz)
$60, $25, $15
Subject: Any
Form: Any Standard Form (Entry must state the form, and comply with its requirements)
Line Limit: As dictated by form
8. I'LL TAKE THE FRENCH FORM, S'IL VOUS PLAIT (sponsored by Writers Anonymous)
$75, $50, $25, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Any (no politics)
Form: Any French form (such as Villanelle, Rondel, Cinquain, Rondeau, etc.)
No line limit
9. BKC AWARD (sponsored by Jessica Temple in memory of Bettye Kramer Cannizzo)
$30, $20, $10, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Something small
Form: Any
No line limit
10. ELIZA DARGAN WARE MEMORIAL CONTEST (Sponsored by Dargan Ware)
$30, $20, $10, HM at Judge's Discretion
Subject: Recovering (Physical, mental, emotional or otherwise)
Form: Any
No line limit
Rules and Contest Details
RULES:
1. Deadline for entry is September 20, 2023. Entries must be either postmarked or received online by that date.
2. Entry Fees:
ASPS Members: $1 per poem.
Non-Members: $5 per poem.
No limit on number of poems whether member or non-member!
3. More than one poem can be submitted in any category, but only one poem per poet may win in a category.
4. The same poem may not be entered into more than one category.
5. Poems cannot have won a monetary award in a previous ASPS contest.
6. Poems cannot have been previously published, including online.
7. The line limit for each category is stated in the contest.
REQUIREMENTS:
Submission Guidelines
By Mail:
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Submit 2 copies of each poem on 8 ½ by 11 paper, using plain type and fonts only.
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On each copy, put category name and number in the upper left hand corner.
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On one copy only, put your name, address, e-mail, and "member" or "non-member" in the upper right hand corner. (Address labels are acceptable.)
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Submissions should be mailed to:
Dargan M. Ware, Contest Chair
2154 Highland Avenue S.
Birmingham, AL 35205
Online:
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Entries can be submitted at alpoets.org until midnight on September 20.
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Create the documents as you would to mail, with two copies of each poem.
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Submit your entries as a single .pdf file.
If you would like a copy of the winners list, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the contest chair.
Questions? Complaints? Brilliant poetry-related thoughts? Email the contest chair at dware@davisnorris.com
Technical difficulties: alabamapoets@gmail.com
Specifications for each contest category are found in the CATEGORIES link above.
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