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The Science Fiction Poetry Association is holding a poetry contest with art as its inspiration! The contest is offering cash prizes, and there are no fees to enter. New poets are invited to contribute. Non-members as well as members are eligible. Please read the complete rules [on their website] for theme, submission specifics, etc.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest.

Poetry Closed

Write a speculative poem inspired by one of these works of art. All forms are welcome — haiku, cinquains, tanka, sonnets, free verse, etc. — but poems must contain one or more of the following elements: science fiction, fantasy, horror, surrealism or straight science. Poems should be appropriate for a general audience.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Poem PoemUp to 20 lines.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Cinquain, Free verse, Haiku (or related), Sonnet, Tanka.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Surrealist.

Topics:

Unknown

Winner's Prize:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 18 Dec 2024
Date Added: 21 May 2010

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