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P o e t s O u t L o u d is a community of poetry at Fordham University at Lincoln Center. POL is comprised of students, faculty, administration, alumni and friends. Our aim is to organize readings at Fordham University and in New York City at large, by noted and emerging poets, and to provide opportunities for the creation and recognition of poetry.


PRIZE GUIDELINES

• Open to poets with or without previous book-length publication
• Winner will receive $2000
• Publication by Fordham University Press
• Reading/Book Launch in the Poets Out Loud Reading Series

2007-2008 Prize Judge: Michael Palmer


MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES

• Manuscripts must be previously unpublished, original and in English (no translation)
• Manuscripts must be typed; stapled, clipped or bound; pages numbered
• Length: 50-80 pages
• Submit ONE copy of the manuscript
• Manuscripts must have two title pages: one that includes the poet's name and address, and one that includes the title of the manuscript only
• The poet's name should appear ONLY on the first title page
• Include table of contents and list of acknowledgments
• Manuscripts must be postmarked between September 1 and November 15. No fax or email submissions. MSS will not be returned or commented upon; no changes can be made after submission
• Notify us if another publisher accepts your manuscript after it is submitted to the POL Prize

Poets Out Loud Prize is not open to: students or employees of Fordham University; current or former students or friends of the Prize Judge


COMPLETE SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE

• One copy of the manuscript, formatted as described above
• Non-refundable application fee: U.S. check or money order for $25 payable to Poets Out Loud
• Completed application form
• Optional:
  • SAS postcard for confirmation that the manuscript has been received
  • #10-size SASE for notification of contest results (winner announced the following spring)

Multiple entries allowed provided each submission complies with the above guidelines

Questions? Send with SASE in writing or email us at pol@fordham.edu
Visit our website at Poets Out Loud

POETS OUT LOUD PRIZE
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
113 West 60th Street
Room 924 I
New York, NY 10023
Poets Out Loud
pol@fordham.edu

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Name:

Street Address:

City:

State, Zip Code:

Phone (home):

Email address:

Phone (work/cell):

Title of manuscript submitted and number of pages:

Please list any previous book publications, including titles, dates published, and press:


How did you hear about the Poets Out Loud Prize?
_____ Previous Entrant
_____ Website
_____ Postcard
_____ Ad (where? _____________________________)
_____ Other

Checklist:

_____ One copy of manuscript, formatted as described in Guidelines
_____ Non-refundable application fee: $25 U.S. check payable to Poets Out Loud
_____ SAS postcard for confirmation that manuscript has been received (optional)
_____ #10-sized SASE for notification of contest results announced next spring (optional)