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Rosebud Magazine
The William Stafford Award for Poetry 2008
We are proud to again offer this award, in the spirit of one of our most
beloved poets.
GUIDELINES
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The contest begins on June 1st, 2008 and ends
JUNE 15, 2008 (as per entry
postmarks).
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The poet submitting the winning poem will be awarded $1,000, publication of the poem
in Rosebud, and three copies of the contest issue.
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Four poets whose poems are judged to be "runnerups" will be awarded
$100, publication and three copies of the issue.
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To enter, send 3-5 original unpublished poems, any style or theme,
(one copy of each poem, each no longer than one page, may not be
handwritten) and the required entry fee of $10 (check payable to Rosebud/Stafford
Prize; cash also accepted)
to the judge.
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Judge: R. Virgil Ellis, c/o Stafford Poetry Award, P.O. Box 614, Cambridge, WI 53523.
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The poet's name and address should be on the upper right-hand corner of each page.
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Each entry should have a cover letter with a brief bio included.
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If the entry is not read (see below) it and the fee will be returned ON
REQUEST (enclose SASE, self-addressed, stamped envelope with the request
to return).
Note that entries will NOT be read if:
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The required entry fee of $10 is omitted.
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There is no SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope).
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There is insufficient postage,
or insufficient return postage.
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The entry is postmarked after the deadline.
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