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The Word Works
WASHINGTON PRIZE
Word Words Competitions and Books



In 2007, The Word Works will award a living American (citizen or resident of the United States or Canada) poet $1,500 and book publication for a volume of original poetry in English. To enter:

• Submit a manuscript of 48 to 64 pages.
  • Include a title page with name, address, phone number, email address and signature. Author's name should appear on the title page only.
  • Repeat the title of the manuscript on the table of contents page.
  • Include an acknowledgments page and brief bio. Attach acknowledgments and bio to title page with a staple.
  • Use a binder clip to fasten the manuscript. No manuscripts will be returned.
  • Kindly indicate the information source where you learned about the Washington Prize. For example, AWP newsletter, Poets & Writers Magazine, the Word Works web site.
• Enclose entry fee: $20 US drawn on a US bank only, payable to The WORD WORKS.
  
  
• Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for contest results. Early in 2008, all entrants to the 2007 Washington Prize will receive the winning publication.

Between January 15 and March 1, 2007, inclusive, mail manuscript by first class postage, entry fee, and business-sized SASE to:
Steven B. Rogers , Washington Prize Director
WORD WORKS Washington Prize
3201 Taylor Street
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712

The winner will be selected by July 2007. Book publication is planned for January 2008.

Direct questions to Miles Moore, Washington Prize Administrator, electronically or by regular mail to:
The Word Works
PO Box 42164
Washington, DC 20015

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with all regular mail inquiries. Many questions are answered in WINNERS: A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE WASHINGTON PRIZE .