Description:
This contest is run by Cha: An Asian Literary Journal. It is for unpublished poems in English language (or poems translated into English) on the theme of “Encountering”.
Rules:
-Each poet can submit up to two poems (no more than 60 lines long each).
-Poems must be previously unpublished.
-Entry is free.
Closing date:
15 January 2012
Prizes:
-First: £50, Second: £30, Third: £20, Highly Commended (up to 3): £5 each. (Payable through Paypal.)
-All six winning poems will receive first publication in a special section in the February 2012 issue of Cha.
The prizes were generously donated by a reader in San Jose, USA.
Judges:
–Arthur Leung | A winner of the 2008 Edwin Morgan International Poetry Competition.
–Tammy Ho | Founding co-editor of Cha.
Submissions:
Submissions should be sent to t@asiancha.com with the subject line “Encountering Poetry”.
Visit Cha website: http://asiancha.com