Writer's Relief WaterSedge Poetry chapbook competition

With details of the Poetry chapbook contest and more competitions, here are the latest Writer's Relief newsletters:

November 17, 2017 Connect With Us! ... Announcing The Second Annual WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest   This Year’s Judge: Molly Peacock, poet, essayist, short fiction writer, and biographer   This is a great opportunity—exclusively for poets! Submit your entry before the holidays get hectic!   The winner of the WaterSedge Poetry Contest will receive:   $500 cash prize Publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats Amazon distribution for Kindle and print 25 free print copies.    Deadline: January 31, 2018 Entry Fee: $20 Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages   Watch the video for more details!   CLICK HERE TO READ GUIDELINES AND TO SUBMIT http://writersrelief.com/watersedge-poetry-chapbook-contest/   We’re thrilled and honored to have Molly Peacock as this year’s judge!   Poet, essayist, short fiction writer, and biographer Molly Peacock has taught at many universities and served as the president of the Poetry Society of America, where she began the Poetry in Motion program, which places poetry placards on subway cars and buses throughout American cities. At one point she also served as Poet-in-Residence for the state of Delaware. Peacock is the author of seven books of poetry, including her latest book Analyst (2017).     Writer's Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

 

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Ronnie Smith, President
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Happy Autumn Publishing Season! (Regular submissions = More acceptance letters)

 

Ronnie L. Smith, President

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(866) 405-3003

www.WritersRelief.com

 

P.S. On average, with well-targeted submissions and strong writing, it takes 100 submissions to get to one acceptance. Have you reached those numbers? We can help you cover that territory in a much shorter period of time than if you do it on your own. Call today: (866) 405-3003. Ask to speak with Meg or Peri to sign up for our A La Carte Submission Service.

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