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The Word Works Washington Prize (March 1, 2008 Deadline)
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The Word Works Washington Prize (March 1, 2008 Deadline)
In 1981, Karren Alenier, Deirdra Baldwin, Jim Beall, and Robert Sargent created the Washington Prize, a United States national literary competition awarding $1000 to an American poet. In 1999 the prize award was increased to $1500. From 1981 to 1987 winning poems were published in a full-page ad in Poets & Writers magazine. In 1988, the prize progressed from a single poem competiton to a book-length manuscript award. Washington area poets read and judge contest entries blind. Literary merit is the sole criterion. As a book publication award, the Washington Prize has given The Word Works national recognition and has increased distribution.
WASHINGTON PRIZE GUIDELINES
In 2008, The Word Works will award a living American or Canadian 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: $25 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, 2008, inclusive, mail manuscript by first class postage, entry fee, and business-sized SASE to:
Steven B. Rogers , Director
WORD WORKS Washington Prize
3201 Taylor Street
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
The winner will be selected by July 2008. Book publication is planned for January 2009.
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 .
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