Entry Fee: $25 per submission (one submission may contain up to 3 poems)
Prizes: TOM HOWARD PRIZE: $3,500 for a poem in any style or genre; MARGARET REID PRIZE: $3,500 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style; The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value); Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $500 each (any style); Top 12 entries published online
Word Limit: 250 lines maximum
Category: Poetry Competitions
Final Judges: Michal 'MJ' Jones, assisted by Briana Grogan and Dare Williams
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