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Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition

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Monday, 25 February 2008 13:55

Postmark deadline: March 1 (annual) Submissions accepted: January 15 – March 1 The Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition accepts one-poem submissions. The contest awards the winner $200, publication in storySouth, and an invitation to read his/her poetry at UNC Greensboro’s Founders Day activities. Questions may be directed to Terry L. Kennedy, Associate Director, MFA Writing Program, at tlkenned@uncg.eduThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Eligibility and Guidelines The competition is open to any writer who is a legal resident of North Carolina or a member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Submissions should be one poem only (40-line limit). Poem must be typed (single-spaced) and stapled in the left-hand corner. Author's name should not appear on the poem. Instead, include a separate cover sheet with author's name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and poem title. Poem will not be returned. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a list of winner and finalists. The winner and finalists will be announced in May. An entry fee must accompany the poem. Multiple submissions are accepted, one poem per entry fee: $10 for NCWN members, $15 for nonmembers. You may pay member entry fee if you join the NCWN with your submission. Checks should be made payable to the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Send submissions to: Terry L. Kennedy MFA Writing Program 3302 MHRA Building UNC Greensboro Greensboro, NC 27402-6170