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Poetry and Prose Contest and Reading

Entries are due February 17

Entries are limited to one entry per category. The three submission categories are:

  • Prose—Can be in the form of a story, narrative, or essay and should be limited to 1000 words
  • Poetry—Can be in any form
  • Other short writing—Can include 55-word stories, haiku, 7-word stories, or cartoons with captions

First and second place will be awarded for each category. The first and the second place prize in each category is $50 each.

Winning pieces will be on display at the STFM Annual Spring Conference and awardees will have the opportunity to read their works at the Annual Poetry and Prose Reading. A congratulatory letter will be sent to their chair and/or dean. 

Winners to be announced prior to the Annual Spring Conference.

To be entered into the contest, send this completed cover sheet and your entry as Word or PDF file to tbrazelton@stfm.org by February 17.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Poetry and Prose Contest and Reading at the Annual Spring Conference, contact Traci Brazelton, CAE, at tbrazelton@stfm.org.