National Writers Association Annual Poetry Contest
The purpose of the National Writers Assn. Poetry Contest is to encourage the writing of poetry, a important form of individual expression which has a limited commercial market.
All entries must be postmarked by October 1. Only unpublished poems are eligible. All poetry forms and styles are eligible as long as they do not exceed 40 lines. Authors retain all rights and may submit their entries to publishers while the contest is in progress. Anthology rights will be requested for the first through third place winners.
The entry must be accompanied by entry form (photocopies are acceptable), entry fee of $10 per poem, and return SASE if you wish the poem and rating sheets returned. 1st Prize -- $100; 2nd Prize -- $50; 3rd Prize -- $25; 4th through 10th Places will receive a book of the winner's choice. Honorable Mentions receive a certificate.
The entry fee per poem is $10. If you wish to have your poem critiqued, please request this on the entry form. Entry fees are used to pay judges and prize money.