
Entries must be postmarked by or received online by 11:59 PM
September 15, 2022.
Rules and Contest Details
RULES:
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ENTRY FEES:
For ASPS members ~ $1 Per poem.
For non-members ~ $5 per poem.
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No limit to number of poems submitted.
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More than one poem can be submitted for any category, but only one poem per poet can place per category.
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The same poem may not be entered into more than one category.
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Poems cannot have won a monetary award in a previous ASPS contest.
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Poems cannot be previously published before in any print or online venue.
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Line limit for all contests is 40 lines unless otherwise specified.
REQUIREMENTS:
Submit 2 copies of each poem using plain type and fonts only:
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On each copy, put category name and number in upper left-hand corner.
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On one copy only, put your name, address, e-mail, and “member” or “non-member”
in upper right-hand corner. (Address labels are acceptable for mailed entries.)
Paper Submissions:
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Print on 8 ½ x 11 paper
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Mail entries and fees (made out to Alabama State Poetry Society) to
Dargan M. Ware, Contest Chair
2154 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Electronic Submissions:
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Submit a PDF file of your poems as listed in REQUIREMENTS, above. It's all the same, except this will be a single file
instead of a single pile of paper. PDF will be the only form accepted. Other formats will be deleted w/o reimbursement.
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Submit a SINGLE PDF file consisting of two instances of each poem, first copy with your name and infomration at the top as instructed, second copy unattributed.
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Let me RESTATE this. Two copies of each, in order as such: A named/ A unattributed then B named/ B unattributed... etc.
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Members be sure to LOG IN to the website so that the members-only PayPal link displays!
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Upload a single document only. Multiple documents will not be accepted. If you decide to enter more contests after already having submitted a PDF previously, contact alabamabapoets@gmail.com. We will delete your previous submission and then let you know that you can re-submit a new file.
Specifications for each contest category is found in the CATEGORIES link above.
Questions about contests: dware@davisnorris.com
Technical difficulties: alabamapoets@gmail.com