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ABOUT
OUR CONTESTS
One
poetry contest is open to all age groups; another
is open to children 7 to 12 years of age, and youths, 13
to 18 years of age; thirdly, a creative writing contest
for all children ages 7-18; and finally, a short story contest
for adults 18+. There is no entry fee for these contests.
An
anthology is published after each contest. This occurs after
final judging of poems or stories has taken place and all
prizes have been awarded by the judging committee.
Our
aim amongst young Canadians is to encourage the writing
of English poetry, by publishing examples of the best work
received each year. We provide the opportunity for many
students to see their work in print, and also to compare
it with the work of students of a similar age. It is also
important that their writing skill be given an audience
where it can be shared and enjoyed by others.
Approximately
40% of all poems or stories are not accepted in each of
these contests. Poets and authors whose poem or story has
been selected to appear in the anthologies are not obliged
to buy the publication. As long as they return their signed
author's release, stating that their poem/story is original
and that they give the Poetry Institute of Canada permission
to publish it, there is no further obligation (other than
proofing their poem before publication).
This
will be our seventeenth year of successfully holding
these contests. We are delighted with the positive response
from poets, authors, teachers and parents, and have many
encouraging letters on file praising our efforts. View some
testimonials.
Poets/authors
receive the news of our contests mainly through news releases.
These are published as a news article by editors of local
newspapers. Or, in the case of schools, used for an English
project in the classroom, or posted on the school notice
board.
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EST.
1993
