Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts
Friday, July 5, 2019
070519d
Honorable mention in Poetry Nook weekly poetry contest. That's 2 weeks in a row; first time for me. Under the name of assu.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
061319d
I won the Poetry Nook's weekly contest last week for a poem entitled "Europa's eyes."
https://www.poetrynook.com/forum/contest-winners/238th-weekly-poetry-contest-winner-europas-eyes
I have previously won with "Portrait of the Mad Scientist's Wife,"
https://www.poetrynook.com/forum/contest-winners/221st-weekly-poetry-contest-winner-portrait-mad-scientists-wife
And with "as one,"
https://www.poetrynook.com/forum/contest-winners/192nd-weekly-poetry-contest-winner-one
And with "brushfires,"
https://www.poetrynook.com/forum/contest-winners/163rd-weekly-poetry-contest-winner-brushfires
Monday, November 12, 2018
111218
What Do I Win?
Ron
showed the lid to the cashier at Quickie Mart.
"Win?"
“The
contest!” He clicked the lid down on the counter and pushed it an
inch or two towards the man.
The
cashier picked it up, walked to the window, and stared at it for a
long time. He put it back down in front of Ron. “It says
'all-expenses-paid worlds tour.'”
That
was right, Ron knew, typo and all.
“But
how do I get the world tour? Do I go to a website?”
The
clerk pointed at some tiny print on the bottle cap. “You call that
number.” He gave the lid back and turned away.
*
“Hello.”
A pleasant contralto.
“I,
um, I'm calling about,”
“The
worlds tour! I'll set you up right now. When do you want to go?”
“Well,
I, er, any time,” Ron finished weakly.
“Fantastic!
Thank you so much for calling, and have a great trip.” She hung
up.
*
That
was the most surreal conversation he'd ever had, even stoned out of
his mind. He turned, and was overwhelmed with the sensation of
jamais vu, the unexpected feeling of unfamiliarity amid the
familiar. Had the apartment been this untidy when he left this
morning? He stepped over a pile of clothes and looked out the
window. Holy shit! The lake was gone. No, it was covered with
floating condos. But when had the condos been put in? His stomach
was starting to feel a little queasy.
Someone
walked out of the bathroom. He was short, paunchy, middle-aged, and
wearing a towel.
“Hey...”
Ron began.
“Gaah!”
The man dropped his towel.
Ron
stared, then stammered: “I thought forked penises went out with the
snakes*.”
“Funny,
Zilbo. You're still trespassing. What you doing in my zōn?”
Then he slapped his forehead.
“Oh,
right, 'the worlds tour.' Look, I don't need this today. Get out.”
He nodded toward the door.
“But...”
“Go!”
Ron
opened the door and stepped out.
From
the apartment behind him he heard the fat man with the Y-shaped penis
say “Oh yeah, watch that first one.”
The
end
*Not making this up:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes#Reproduction.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
041718d
yesterday I got paid for an honorable mention in the nook's weekly poetry contest. The contest is free to enter, and honorable mentions earn $20. Wins earn $50. Search for "poetry nook" if you are interested.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
SFPA spec. poetry contest
The Science Fiction Poetry Association announces its 2012 speculative poetry contest. Speculative poetry encompasses science fiction, fantasy, and horror poetry. Deadline September 15, 2012.
There is no entry fee, and the contest is open to non-members, with $50 prizes and publication to the winners in 3 length divisions, and an additional $50 prize to the best poem by a non-member. Winners also receive a year's membership in SFPA and member publications.
The complete guidelines for the 2012 SFPA contest are posted at http://www.sfpoetry.com/contests.html
There is no entry fee, and the contest is open to non-members, with $50 prizes and publication to the winners in 3 length divisions, and an additional $50 prize to the best poem by a non-member. Winners also receive a year's membership in SFPA and member publications.
The complete guidelines for the 2012 SFPA contest are posted at http://www.sfpoetry.com/contests.html
Monday, May 17, 2010
genre poetry contest for new poets
Copied from Karen Romanko post to sfpanet
Most folks here won't be eligible for this contest, because the requirement is three paid poetry publications or less, but I hope you'll help spread the word on your blogs/websites and to any new poets you may teach or mentor.
Thanks!
Contest Guidelines – SFPA New Poets Contest: The Art of Poetry
The Science Fiction Poetry Association (SFPA) is holding a poetry contest with art as its inspiration! The contest is offering cash prizes and there are no fees to enter. New poets are invited to contribute. Non-members as well as members are eligible. Please read the complete rules below for theme, submission specifics, etc. Then write 'em up and send 'em in!
PRIZES:
First prize: $10, a one year SFPA membership, and publication on SFPA's web site
Second prize: $8, a copy of Cinema Spec: Tales of Hollywood and Fantasy, and publication on SFPA's web site
Third prize: $7, a copy of Dwarf Stars 2009, and publication on SFPA's web site
We plan to archive the winning poems indefinitely, but authors may request removal from the web site after six months. SFPA reserves the right to grant all, some, or none of the prizes, at its discretion.
WHO MAY ENTER:
The contest is open to new poets, SFPA members and nonmembers alike, with the following exclusions. Poets must have three or fewer paid poetry publication credits. No members of the contest committee, no current SFPA officers or web site staff, and no family members of the judges may enter the contest.
CONTEST THEME:
SFPA has posted links to five works of art at the SFPA Forum. Write a speculative poem of 20 lines or less inspired by one of these works of art. All forms welcome--haiku, cinquains, tanka, sonnets, free verse, etc., but poems must contain one or more of the following elements: science fiction, fantasy, horror, surrealism or straight science. Post previously unpublished poems only. No reprints. Poems should be appropriate for a general audience. We reserve the right to remove from contest consideration and from the forums any poems that might be considered above a "PG" rating.
SUBMISSION SPECIFICS:
Submissions must be made at the SFPA Forum (http://www.sfpoetry.com/forum/index.php). Registration at the forum will be required to post poems. Poets shall submit poems as posts under the heading SFPA New Poets Contest: The Art of Poetry. This topic will be password-protected. The password will be listed on the forum, right under the contest topic heading. One must register to even SEE the contest topic. One poem per post, with a maximum of three poems per person. Include your name, title of poem, and then text of poem. Winners will be contacted for their addresses via email after the contest closes.
DEADLINE:
The deadline for submissions is 11:59 EDT on June 30, 2010. SFPA reserves the right to extend the contest deadline, if necessary. Winners will be announced on the SFPA Forum. Questions? The first topic under the contest heading is the place to post questions. If you cannot access this topic after registering, post your question in the "Website and Forum" area. The SFPA shall not be held liable if submissions cannot be made due to website problems or connection difficulties, etc.
Most folks here won't be eligible for this contest, because the requirement is three paid poetry publications or less, but I hope you'll help spread the word on your blogs/websites and to any new poets you may teach or mentor.
Thanks!
Contest Guidelines – SFPA New Poets Contest: The Art of Poetry
The Science Fiction Poetry Association (SFPA) is holding a poetry contest with art as its inspiration! The contest is offering cash prizes and there are no fees to enter. New poets are invited to contribute. Non-members as well as members are eligible. Please read the complete rules below for theme, submission specifics, etc. Then write 'em up and send 'em in!
PRIZES:
First prize: $10, a one year SFPA membership, and publication on SFPA's web site
Second prize: $8, a copy of Cinema Spec: Tales of Hollywood and Fantasy, and publication on SFPA's web site
Third prize: $7, a copy of Dwarf Stars 2009, and publication on SFPA's web site
We plan to archive the winning poems indefinitely, but authors may request removal from the web site after six months. SFPA reserves the right to grant all, some, or none of the prizes, at its discretion.
WHO MAY ENTER:
The contest is open to new poets, SFPA members and nonmembers alike, with the following exclusions. Poets must have three or fewer paid poetry publication credits. No members of the contest committee, no current SFPA officers or web site staff, and no family members of the judges may enter the contest.
CONTEST THEME:
SFPA has posted links to five works of art at the SFPA Forum. Write a speculative poem of 20 lines or less inspired by one of these works of art. All forms welcome--haiku, cinquains, tanka, sonnets, free verse, etc., but poems must contain one or more of the following elements: science fiction, fantasy, horror, surrealism or straight science. Post previously unpublished poems only. No reprints. Poems should be appropriate for a general audience. We reserve the right to remove from contest consideration and from the forums any poems that might be considered above a "PG" rating.
SUBMISSION SPECIFICS:
Submissions must be made at the SFPA Forum (http://www.sfpoetry.com/forum/index.php). Registration at the forum will be required to post poems. Poets shall submit poems as posts under the heading SFPA New Poets Contest: The Art of Poetry. This topic will be password-protected. The password will be listed on the forum, right under the contest topic heading. One must register to even SEE the contest topic. One poem per post, with a maximum of three poems per person. Include your name, title of poem, and then text of poem. Winners will be contacted for their addresses via email after the contest closes.
DEADLINE:
The deadline for submissions is 11:59 EDT on June 30, 2010. SFPA reserves the right to extend the contest deadline, if necessary. Winners will be announced on the SFPA Forum. Questions? The first topic under the contest heading is the place to post questions. If you cannot access this topic after registering, post your question in the "Website and Forum" area. The SFPA shall not be held liable if submissions cannot be made due to website problems or connection difficulties, etc.
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