Erskine J. Poetry Prize
ALL SUBMISSIONS
All poems submitted for the prize will be considered for publication in Smartish Pace. Therefore, it is possible to have your poems selected for an issue of Smartish Pace even if they do not win the Erskine J. Poetry Prize. Deadline: August 15, 2010 (submitted via e-mail or postmarked). Winning poet receives $200. Top three poets and all finalists (usually about 10) are published in Smartish Pace.
REQUIREMENTS
Online Submissions:
STEP 1:
Submit 3 poems along with a $5 entry fee via a secure, online debit transaction (select PayPal PAYMENTS button on left.)Additional poems may be submitted for $1 per poem. No more than 15 poems may be submitted (maximum submission: 15 poems= $5 + $12 = $17). To submit additional poems, click on the PAYMENTS button on left AFTER clicking on button above. Note: select number of additional poems you will be sending via email in the "Qty" column after clicking button.
STEP 2:
E-mail poems and bio by attaching a Word, Wordperfect, or RTF file to: sreichert@smartishpace.com.Include your name, address, e-mail and telephone number (preferred but not required) on each page of poetry submitted.
Postal Submissions:
Submit 3 poems and bio along with a $5 entry fee. Entry fees can be paid with a check or money order made payable to Smartish Pace. Additional poems may be submitted for $1 per poem. No more than 15 poems may be submitted (maximum submission: 15 poems= $5 + $12 = $17).
Include a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your entry. SASE is for reply only as we recycle all manuscripts.
Include your name, address, e-mail and telephone number (preferred but not required) on each page of poetry submitted.
Write or print "Erskine J." on the top of each poem submitted and send to:
Smartish Pace
P.O. Box 22161
Baltimore, MD 21203Stephen Reichert looks forward to reading all of the poems submitted for the Erskine J. Poetry Prize!
