Submission Requirements
The 2010 Centenary College Writing Contest for Student Writers
The 2nd annual Centenary College Writing Contest is a chance for students to have their work published and win cash prizes. The contest is open to undergraduate students currently attending a college or university in New Jersey. The winners will be decided by the Prism editorial staff.
POETRY PRIZE: $100 & publication in PRISM
GUIDELINES
1. Up to 5 previously unpublished poems, no more than 5 pages total
2. Entries should be typed in 12pt font, Times New Roman, one-sided and double-spaced.
3. Include a cover sheet with the following information: your name, address, phone, e-mail, year in college, name of college attending, and poem titles.
4. Do not include name or address on poetry submissions.
5. $5 entry fee
(The fee is waived for Centenary students.)
6. Checks (USD ONLY) payable to Centenary College – Prism
Deadline: March 22, 2010
All finalists will be considered for publication.
NOTE: Postal submissions only. Indicate Poetry Competition on envelope.
Mail to: PRISM
PRISM – Centenary College
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
If submitting to both Poetry and Fiction Competitions, please use separate envelopes.
FICTION PRIZE: $100 & publication in PRISM
GUIDELINES
1. Up to 2 previously unpublished stories, 5,000-word limit per story
2. Text must be typed, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-sided
3. Include a cover sheet with the following information: your name, address, phone, e-mail, year in college, name of college attending, and story titles.
4. Do not include name or address on story pages.
5. $5 entry fee
(The fee is waived for Centenary students.)
6. Checks (USD ONLY) payable to Centenary College – Prism
Deadline: March 22, 2010
All finalists will be considered for publication.
NOTE: Postal submissions only. Indicate Fiction Competition on envelope.
If submitting to both Poetry and Fiction Competitions, please use separate envelopes.
Mail to: PRISM
PRISM – Centenary College
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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Persona - Student Writing Website - Guidelines:
Persona publishes poetry, short fiction, and short creative nonfiction written by students of Centenary College.
Submissions for Persona are open year-round and should be e-mailed to creativewriting@centenarycollege.edu with "Persona Submission" written as the subject.
Poetry:
1. Up to 5 previously unpublished poems, no more than 5 pages total
2. Entries should be typed in 12pt font, Times New Roman, one-sided and double-spaced.
Prose:
1. Up to 2 previously unpublished pieces - 5,000-word limit.
2. Text must be typed, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-sided
Visual Artist Guidelines:
Send in your drawings, paintings, photography, and other visual artwork for consideration on our website. It will be featured alongside the writing and attributed to the artist.
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Prism - Annual Print Literary Journal - Guidelines:
Prism publishes poetry, short fiction, and short creative nonfiction written by students of Centenary College.
Prism is open to submissions from November 1st until March 22nd. The journal is printed each May. Submissions should be e-mailed to creativewriting@centenarycollege.edu.
Poetry:
1. Up to 5 previously unpublished poems, no more than 5 pages total
2. Entries should be typed in 12pt font, Times New Roman, one-sided and double-spaced.
Prose:
1. Up to 2 previously unpublished pieces - 5,000-word limit.
2. Text must be typed, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-sided
Visual Artist Guidelines:
Send in your drawings, paintings, photography, and other visual artwork for consideration in our journal. It will be featured alongside the writing and attributed to the artist. The journal is printed with 8.5 by 5.5 pages in black and white.
Please send submissions to:
creativewriting@centenarycollege.edu
If you have additional questions, contact the Editorial Staff.
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