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John Lent Poetry/Prose Award 1

A project of Kalamity Press (see other related projects).

About

The JLPPA was created in 2012 to honour the work of its namesake, a beloved creative writing instructor and founding editor of Kalamalka Press. Since the appearance of his first poetry collection, A Rock Solid, in 1978, John has published nine books of poetry and fiction, recorded two musical albums, edited numerous titles, and mentored countless writers—emerging and well-established, alike—throughout the Okanagan Valley. His dedication to experimenting with poetic and narrative forms that explore people and their internal and external geographies, as well as his dedication to supporting new writers, are the bioelectricity that keeps the heart of this national writing competition a-pumping. Every year, the JLPPA has found a well-crafted and meditative manuscript of poetry, prose, or a hybrid of the two from an emerging Canadian writer whose works demonstrates a consistent, plucky style and a fearless devotion to investigating their world.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians who have not published more than two full-length books.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada Established in 2012

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Fiction Collection Fiction CollectionUp to 1,200 words.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). < 15% royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
No OK No Unknown OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poetry Chapbook Poetry ChapbookNo page limits known.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + < 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). < 15% royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
No OK No Unknown OKText format submissions
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: 28 Nov 2023
Last Audited: 23 Nov 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 28 May 2019

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