Poetry competition – conditions of entry
1 You must register for the workshop in order to enter this competition
2 Your poem must bear some relationship to the themes of the World Congress of Poets. (See program)
3 One entry only, which must be your original work and not have won a prize previously
4 Your poem must be in English or translated into English
5 The Poem must be typed and no longer than 50 lines. (Keep a copy as entries will not be returned)
6 Entries must be received by
20 August
2000
7 The author’s name (and translator’s
name if applicable) must not appear on the poem.
8 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the result
9 the winning poet will receive a certificate on 7th October 2000.
10 A selection of the best entries will be published in an anthology to be launched at the Workshop -
Valuing Our World Poetic Heritage.
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ENTRY FORM
World Congress of Poets poetry competition 2000
Your name ____________________
Translator’s name (if applicable)_________________
Your address_______________________________________________ph____
Title of poem____________________________________
POST your entry with this form to: Poetry competition, World Congress of Poets, 15 Curtis Street, RYDE NSW 2112