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Here's a fun writing contest for kids.
Genre: Poetry about hummingbirds
Restrictions: Original work submitted by an author 6-12 years old. Entries will be submitted via an online form on the website.
Deadline: September 30, 2012
Prizes: 3 lucky winners will receive a Hummingbird Recycler Feeder Kit.
Entry fee: None
Additional information: Please see Kids Hummingbird Poetry Contest for additional rules and terms.
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Genre: Speculative poetry
Restrictions: Limited to 1 previously unpublished poem per category. E-mail submissions only, with poems in the body of the message or in an attached .rtf file. Entrants who are not members of SFPA should indicate this fact, which makes them eligible for an additional prize.
Deadline: September 15, 2012
Prizes: The poem's length determines its category. A special prize for the best poem by a non-SFPA-member poet will also be awarded. 1st prize in each category will be $50 cash, a one-year SPFA membership, and publications donated by membership. Runners-up will have their choice of one publication donated by SFPA members. Winners and runners-up will be published on both SPFA and Poetry Planet.
Entry Fee: None
Additional information: Science Fiction Poetry Association
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Genre: Ode
Restrictions: Must be about Artemis/Diana, the Goddess of the Hunt. Ode must be no longer than 30 lines, submitted by e-mail. Entrants should include their real name as well as a pen name if applicable. Adults must indicate that they're adults; minors need to include their birth month and year. Anyone under 13 must also have permission from a parent or guardian. Only one entry per person.
Deadline: November 30, 2011
Prizes: $50 to the winner in each age group
Entry Fee: None
Additional information: Tapestry of Bronze Ode to Olympians
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Genre: Poetry of any style or theme.
Restrictions: Maximum 50 lines. Must be written in English. Previously published work is fine, as are simultaneous submissions. Author must own publication rights.
Deadline: July 31, 2011
Prizes: $30 for first prize. Second and third prizes are $5 each.
Entry fee: None
Additional information: Snag Today Poetry Contest
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