Here's another example of a distinct lack of logic in contest rules!
"Students and friends of the judge are not eligible for this year's competition."
Judge: to be announced
How the HECK am I supposed to know whether or not I am eligible if the judge is not named?
Argh.
Mill
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Subject: [CRWROPPS-B] poetry book contest: PEARL
2008 PEARL POETRY PRIZE
$1,000 & BOOK PUBLICATION
Judge: To Be Announced
GUIDELINES
MANUSCRIPTS should include a title page with the author's name, address, phone number, and e-mail address; an acknowledgment page listing previously published poems; a table of contents, 48–64 pages of original poetry; and an SASE for reply or return of manuscript. Manuscripts should be unbound, typed, pages numbered, and name should appear on title page only. Clear photocopies and computer print-outs are acceptable. We will consider simultaneous submissions, but ask that you notify us if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
PRIZE: In addition to publication and the $1,000 cash prize, the winner also receives 25 copies and a foreword by the finalist judge.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all poets, with or without previous book publication. Students and friends of the judge are not eligible for this year's competition.
$20 ENTRY FEE includes a copy of the winning book. All other proceeds go to the continuing publication of Pearl.
JUDGING: The selection of manuscripts for final judging will be made by the editors of Pearl. All entries are read anonymously.
SUBMISSION PERIOD: May 1 – July 15th postmark. The winner will be announced and manuscripts returned after the first of next year.
SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: Pearl Poetry Prize, 3030 E. Second Street, Long Beach, CA 90803; checks made payable to Pearl.
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