NEO•GRIOT

1. Each poem must be no longer than 40 lines and must be connected

to the theme of ‘Transition’.

2. Each poem must be typed on one side of A4 white paper only.

3. Poems must be the original work of the competitor, in English, and

must not have been published, broadcast or be in simultaneous

submission to another competition or pending publication.

4. No alterations can be made to a poem once it has been submitted.

5. The entrant may submit an unlimited number of poems.

6. The entry fee is £4.00 per poem.

7. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to Havant

Literary Festival Society (and include entrant’s name on the back).

8. Please check that you have used the correct postage when sending

in your entry.

9. The poem(s) and payment should be attached to the entry form (or a

cover sheet containing the same information) with a paperclip. The

name of the entrant must not appear on the poem itself.

10. Entries cannot be returned – so please keep a copy.

11. Acknowledgement of receipt of poems will only be given if a

stamped, self-addressed postcard marked ‘A’ is enclosed.

12. The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be

entered into.

13. Results will be published on the Havant Literary Festival website:

www.havantlitfest.org.uk

14. A list of prize-winners will be notified if a s.a.e. marked ‘Results’ is

enclosed.

15. Prize-winners will be notified by Friday, September 24. Copyright

remains with the author, although the organisers reserve the right to

publish the winning poems on their website and to include in related

publicity material.

16. The organisers reserve the right to alter the details of the

competition if necessary.

17. All entries with payment to arrive postmarked on or before Monday

16 August 2010.

18. Entries should be sent to: Havant Literary Festival Poetry