competition rules
- poems must be received on or before 30 September each year
- poems must not exceed 42 lines
- poems must be typed on one side of A4. entries not in English must be accompanied by a translation
- poems must be anonymous: no names, no pseudo names, no symbols
- poems must be accompanied by an entry form
- poems must be the work of the author, not previously published or accepted for publication
- poems submitted to other competitions can be entered
- poems shared on social networking sites can be entered via link to such sites as youtube and soundcloud
- we will accept audio submissions by compressed folder attached to email
- copyright remains with the author
- submission grants poetrypulse the right to publish on the internet and in the poetrypulse annual review for up to twenty four months after the closing date of the competition
- manuscripts will not be returned. ensure you have a copy
- completion of an entry form concedes compliance with the rules. non-compliance will result in disqualification: monies will not be returned
- the decision of the judge is final. poetrypulse will withhold prizes and eliminate the entrant if the action is justified and necessary
- entries must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee, or membership entitlement
- prizewinners will be announced on 30 November each year on our website. Individual winners will be contacted directly
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