GRANDMOTHER EARTH/ LIFE PRESS
NATIONAL
CONTEST AND CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE WILL BE AUGUST
4, 2012
DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2012 POSTMARK
Grandmother Earth/Life Press
www.grandmotherearth.org
NATIONAL AWARDS: Open to
anyone who pays the entry fees of 1-3 entries: $10; $2 for each
additional
entry. No limit on the number of entries in each category as long as
fees are
paid. Critique: $10 for 1-4; $15 for up to 10 entries (limit 4
in each
category to be critiqued, but no limit on the number of entries in
category.)
Poems
non-published previously or published (except in Grandmother
Earth) may be considered if writers own reprint rights.
1. Poetry—Subject: God’s Creation. Be specific, 40 line limit - $100; 30; 20
2. Poetry—Haiku, short form or free verse; 10 line limit; - $50, 25, 20
3. Short Fiction—inspirational or humorous; 1800 words limit. - $75, 50
4. Poetry, Devotional
or Essay—Subject: Prayer; 1-2 pages (11-14 font)
- $50, 25, 20
Winners will be published in Person to Person
to God anthology and/or Grandmother Earth XIX
5. Poetry—Miriam
Strauss Memorial Award. Subject:Peace - $30, 20
This is a
double-judged
contest with no additional entry fee. Include
an extra unidentified copy
of
each poem entered. You could win double prizes - $30,
20
CONFERENCE
AWARDS: In addition to entry fees
and contests above, writers who pay the conference fee of $30 (includes
lunch)
are also eligible to enter categories 6-9.
6. Poetry—Subject: Biblical; 40 line limit. - $50, 30, 20
7. Fiction or non-fiction based upon a personal experience (not necessarily the author’s) Inspirational or humorous 1800 word limit. - $60, 40
8. Poetry— Francis
Mah Memorial Awards. An event or person who
influenced your life. 40 line limit. -
$40, 20, 15
9. Poetry—William
Gurley Memorial Award: Inspirational.
- $40, 20, 15
Rules:
Please send a cover sheet with author’s name,
address, phone number and
email, listing all entry titles and fees. Include a 25-30 word
biographical statement. Send one copy with no identification except
number and
title of the entry. A second with identification may be sent or in lieu of a second copy indication that
any work chosen for publication will be promptly emailed upon request. Only
money prizes will be printed in Grandmother Earth XIX.
Honorable Mention
in poetry awards and other finalist may be considered if the poet gives
specific permission on the cover sheet. One free copy will be given to
each
entrant. (An extra copy will be sent to anyone included in the
publication.)
Art no larger than 5x7 will be considered. No fee. Contributor’s
copy only. Send
SASE for return of art.
ALL ENTRANTS SHOULD SEND SASE FOR WINNERS LIST.
All
entries should be suitable for family publications. No trite
language or careless imagery. No new age or profanity. Please send
change in
address to be eligible for the free copy (copies). See website for
information
on student awards. Mail all entries by
DEADLINE:
JULY 7, 2012 POSTMARK
To: Grandmother Earth/Life Press
Questions: Call 901-309-3692 or email: gmoearth@gmail.com