Theme: Open
Categories: Poetry, Essay, Short Story & One-Act Play
Limits: Poetry: 44 lines; Essay & Short Story: 800 - 2000 words
Entry Fee: $5 per entry
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 14, 2004
Contest Rules:
• Anyone 15 years or older may enter. Multiple entries are allowed.
• Entries must be written in English, original and unpublished.
• Entries will not be returned after judging. Judges' decisions are final.
• Winners will be announced and prizes awarded in a special NLAPW Ceremony in August of 2004.
• NLAPW-PCB reserves the right to print a compilation of the winning entries.
• Entries must be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, double-spaced, single-sided, and stapled.
• DO NOT include author's name on manuscript. Attach a 3 x 5 card with author's name, address, phone number, email, title, and first line of work.
• Check or money order should be made payable to: Joan Manfredo
• Entries may be mailed to either of the following addresses:
