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: $10 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ALL POEMS must be previously unpublished.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 on each poem. Please also enclose a SASE for the competition results or manuscript return. Winners will be announced in August.

POSTMARK DEADLINE: April 30, 2009.

SEND ENTRIES TO: The Ledge 2009 PoetryAwards Competition,
40 Maple Avenue,
Bellport , NY 11713

 

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