POETS OUT LOUD PRIZE
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
113 West 60th Street
Room 924 I
New York, NY 10023
www.poetsoutloud.com
pol@fordham.edu

PRIZE GUIDELINES

Open to poets with our without previous book-length publication
Winner will receive $1000
Publication by Fordham University Press
2005-2006 Prize Judge: Alberto Ríos

MANUSCRIPT GUIDELIENS

– Manuscripts must be previously unpublished, original and in English (no translation)
– Manuscript must be typed; stapled, clipped or bound; pages numbered
– Length: 50-80 pages
– Submit ONE copy of the manuscript
– The manuscript must have a title page that includes the poet’s name and address (no blind submissions) and the poet’s name should appear ONLY on this page
– Table of contents and list of acknowledgements should follow the title page
– Manuscripts must be postmarked between September 1 and November 15, 2005.
– No fax or email submissions. MSS will not be returned or commented upon; no changes can be made after submission
– Please notify us if another publisher accepts your manuscript after it is submitted POL Prize Poets Out Loud Prize is not open to students or employees of Fordham University

COMPLETE SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE
– One copy of the manuscript, formatted as described above
– Non-refundable application fee: U.S. check or money order for $25 payable to Poets Out Loud
– Completed application form (available on our website)

Optional:
– SAS postcard for confirmation that the manuscript has been received
– #10-size SASE for notification of contest results (winner announced the following April) Multiple entries allowed provided each submission complies with the above guidelines
Questions? Send with SASE in writing or email us at pol@fordham.edu
Visit our website at www.poetsoutloud.com

POETS OUT LOUD PRIZE
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY AT LINCOLN CENTER
ROOM 924 I
113 WEST 60TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10023

APPLICATION
(Include this form with your MSS submission)

Please write neatly or type the following:

Name:
Street Address:
City:
State, Zip Code:
Phone (home):
Email address: Phone (work/cell):
Title of manuscript submitted and number of pages:
Please list any previous book publications, including titles, dates
published, and press:
How did you hear about the Poets Out Loud Prize?
_____ Previous Entrant _____ Website _____ Postcard
_____ Ad (where? _________________________________)
_____ Other
Checklist:
_____ One copy of manuscript, formatted as described in Guidelines
_____ Non-refundable application fee: $25 U.S. check payable to Poets Out Loud
_____ SAS postcard for confirmation that manuscript has been received
_____ #10-sized SASE for notification of contest results announced next April