Calls for Submissions and Contests

This is by no means a complete list, but we will try to add to it as time permits. As with any submission make sure you follow the guidelines. If you are unsure about the basics, check out a few pointers here.

CALYX

The 2003 Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize

March 1, 2003 - May 31, 2003

$250 plus publication and one volume

Finalists receive a volume as well and are noted on web-site.

$15 per entry made payable to CALYX

3 poems with a max of 6 pages total.

Do not put your name on the poem. Instead include cover letter with name, address, phone, e-mail, and titles. No simultaneous submissions, and only unpublished work. Include a SASE for notification, no manuscripts returned.

Notification of winner Sept. 30, 2003.

Send to:

CALYX

Lois Cranston Poetry Prize

PO Box B

Corvallis, OR 97339

Five Fingers Review

Poetry/Fiction

$500 first prize and two $100 awards.

Theme: Shadows, Dark's double, and the Sinister hand.

Fiction: 5,000 word limit.

Poetry: 3 poems and a max of 10 pages.

Deadline: Postmarked June 1, 2003

$10 reading fee payable check or money order to Five Fingers Review.

No Fax, FedEX, UPS, or other overnight mail.

Winners announced end of Aug, 2003. All entries considered for publication.

No previously published works, simultaneous submissions OK, include SASE for notification, SAS postcard for receipt of entry, no manuscripts returned. More than one entry acceptable but must sent separately with another $10 fee.

Five Fingers Review Awards

PO Box 4

San Leandro, CA 94577-0100

Indiana Review

'1/2 K' Prize for Short-Shorts/Prose-Poems

$500 Honorarium and Publication

Final Judge: Ray Gonzalez

Postmark Deadline: June 9th, 2003

Reading Fee: $15 made payable to Indiana Review, includes a one year subscription

All entries are considered for publication and are considered anonymously. No more than 500 words, no more than 3 pieces. No previously published works, or works forthcoming elsewhere. Include cover letter with name, address, phone number, and titles of each piece. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable but the fee is nonrefundable if work is accepted elsewhere. Name should appear only ONLY on the cover letter. Manuscripts not returned. Include SASE for notification.

Send entries to:

'1/2 K' Prize/Indiana Review

Ballantine Hall 465

1020 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47405-7103

Pearl

2003 Pearl Poetry Prize

$1000 and Book publication

Judge: Fred Voss

Friends and Family of judge not allowed to submit. All submissions should have a title page with name, address, phone number, an acknowledgment page listing previously published poems, 48-64 pages of original poetry, and a SASE for reply or return of manuscript. Manuscripts should be unbound, typed, pages numbered, name on title page only. Simultaneous submissions should be noted.

$20 entry fee (Payable to Pearl) includes copy of winning book. Prize of $1000 and 25 copies.

May 1, 2003- July 15, 2003 (postmarked)

Winner announced first of next year.

Pearl Poetry Prize

3030 E. Second Street

Long Beach, CA 90803

Pearl

Short Story Prize

$250 and publication in Pearl

April 1, 2003 - May 31, 2003 (postmarked).

Submissions should be typed, double-spaced with name and address on the first page only. Include SASE. Simultaneous submissions OK if noted, only previously unpublished work.

4,000 word limit (15-16 pages)

$10 entry fee (payable to Pearl) includes copy with winning story.

Pearl Short Story Prize

3030 E. Second Street

Long Beach, CA 90803

more to come...