19 September 2010

Poetry Contest: Other Voices (a Feminist Journal)

Post date: 19 September 2010
Deadline: 21 September 2010

Other Voices is proud of its feminist roots and are drawn to, but not limited to, pieces that also reflect a woman’s life and being.

Other Voices Contest

Think your poem is worth more than a couple brag copies and a pen? Why not submit it for a contest?

Contest Regulations

* The entry fee is $25 for up to five poems. Additional entries are $5. Cheque or money order payable to Other Voices Publishing Society. ALL contest participants receive a one-year subscription to the magazine.
* Entries must be original and unpublished. No simultaneous submissions.
* Blind judging: submit the contest cover sheet along with your piece(s).
* Pieces must be received (not postmarked) by the contest deadline.

Prizes

$250.00 for the winning entry. Honourable Mentions will receive the choice of an Other Voices tote bag, travel mug or t-shirt.

How to Submit

There are two ways to submit to the Other Voices writing contest: By regular ‘ol snail mail, and our new online submission form.

Option #1 · Submit By Mail

Your standard mail submission must include the following:

1. The Contest Cover Sheet
2. Your submission as per the above parameters
3. Your cheque or money order for the appropriate amount ($25.00 for one story – 5000 words max – or up to five poems. $5.00 for each additional entry)

Note: Your submission must be received by the deadline, NOT postmarked by the deadline.

Option #2 · Submit Online

More information here.
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