ABC Writers Network

Ideas to inspire creative writing in poetry, prose, dialogue and journals, plus details of annual Segora Open Poetry Competition at the site.

First prize: £100 or equivalent in euros. Second Prize £30 Third Prize £15

Rules and guidelines:

The entries must be:

1. in clearly-presented English, either hand-written or typed

2. of no more than 40 lines excluding the title

3. the exclusive work of the entrant

4. unpublished and not already accepted for publication

5. submitted to be received in France by post on or before the deadline of 14^th November, 2008.

6. accompanied by the appropriate entry fee (NB: maximum of 5 poems per entrant)

7. accompanied by the entry form or by a separate sheet with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number and email if applicable,
together with the title(s) of the submitted poem(s).

The entries may be:

1. on any subject

2. in a particular form or in free verse

NB: Please ensure that the author is not identifiable on the poetry sheets themselves

Click here to download entry form