Announcing the first monthly Word Forward Poetry Writing Contest

The Mayhem Poetry Writing Contest

1st: $50 + Prolink Webcam and USB hub, copy of Zouk, The Book
2nd: Copy of Zouk, The Book, double pass to June ‘Taboo Slam’
3rd: Double pass to June ‘Taboo Slam’

    1. A poem in English up to 45 lines in any style or form.
    2. Must mention the word ‘May’ or a derivative of the word at least once in the text.
    3. All entries should be sent to info@wordforward.org by May 25.
    4. Winners will be announced and read on May 30 at the Mayhem Slam. Contestants must attend the event to be eligible to win.
    5. Entries must be previously unpublished will also be considered for a Word Forward Poetry anthology project.
    6. All copyrights will be retained by the author, but first publication rights shall be given to Word Forward Limited. Hard copies poems should be submitted on the night if you wish to be considered in the Word Forward anthology.
    7. The judges’ decisions will be final.

The Mayhem Poetry Slam Contest

1st: $50 + Prolink Thumbdrive, copy of Zouk, The Book
2nd: Copy of Zouk, The Book, double pass to June ‘Taboo Slam’
3rd: Double pass to June ‘Taboo Slam’

1. Present three original poems written by each performer up to 3 minutes of length each.

2. One poem should use the word ‘May, Mayhem or any other derivative at least once in the poem or title. The other poems can be on any theme. Material previously performed may be re-entered in the contest.

3. The Writing Contest entries may be reused in the Slam portion of the programme.

4. No props, special costumes, or animal acts allowed.

5. 5 judges will be selected from the audience to choose a winner on the night

6. All copyrights will be retained by the author, but first publication rights shall be given to Word Forward Limited. Hard copies poems should be submitted on the night if you wish to be considered in the Word Forward anthology.

 

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