THE LEDGE MAGAZINE
2012 Poetry Awards Competition
PRIZES: First prize: $1,000 and publication in The Ledge Magazine. Second prize: $250 and publication in The Ledge Magazine. Third prize: $100 and publication in The Ledge Magazine.
ENTRY FEE: $12 for the first three (3) poems; $3 for each additional poem. $20 subscription (two issues) to The Ledge gains free entry for the first three poems.
NO RESTRICTIONS on form or content. The Ledge is open to all styles and schools of poetry. Excellence is the only criterion.
ALL POEMS must be previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable but we must be notified if your poem(s) is accepted elsewhere for publication. All poems will also be considered for publication in The Ledge Magazine.
PLEASE include your name, mailing address and email address with each entry. Please also enclose a SASE for the competition results or manuscript return.
POSTMARK DEADLINE: April 30, 2012.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
The Ledge 2012 PoetryAwards Competition
40 Maple Avenue
Bellport , NY 11713
2012 Poetry Chapbook Competition
PRIZE: Winning poet will receive a $1,000 cash award and 25 copies of the published chapbook.
SUBMIT: 16-28 pages of original poetry with title page, biographical note and acknowledgements, if any. Please include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number (optional). Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere. Poets may enter more than one manuscript.
ENTRY FEE: $18. All entrants will receive a copy of the winning chapbook upon its publication in the fall of 2013.
NO RESTRICTIONS on form or content. The Ledge Press is open to all styles and forms of poetry. Excellence is the only criterion.
PLEASE include a SASE for the competition results or manuscript return.
POSTMARK DEADLINE: October 31, 2012.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
The Ledge 2012 Chapbook Competition
40 Maple Avenue
Bellport, NY 11713