You're invited to submit to the "The Life Poetic iPoem Contest"!

With the advent of the iPhone, a whole new world of iPoetry is possible. I'm excited to dip my pen into those waters, and I hope you'll join me!

Welcome to the "Life Poetic iPoem Contest"! You are officially invited to submit up to three, unpublished poems that you feel represent the spirit of "the life poetic" for consideration. I'll be choosing my favorite 365 for inclusion in a "Life Poetic" iPhone app that features a poem a day for a year. 

Following are the prizes and submission guidelines:

ENTER TO WIN:

First prize (value of more than $295)

• Free tuition in the September Poetry for the People online class with Sage Cohen (non-transferable)

• Signed copies of three books by Sage Cohen: WRITING THE LIFE POETIC: An Invitation to Read and Write Poetry, THE PRODUCTIVE WRITER: Tips & Tools for Writing More, Stressing Less and Creating Success, and LIKE THE HEART, THE WORLD poetry collection.

Second prize (value of more than $125)

• A review of your 10-page poetry manuscript + 1/2 hour editorial consult with Sage Cohen

• Signed copies of three books by Sage Cohen: WRITING THE LIFE POETIC: An Invitation to Read and Write Poetry, THE PRODUCTIVE WRITER: Tips & Tools for Writing More, Stressing Less and Creating Success, and LIKE THE HEART, THE WORLD poetry collection.

Life Poetic prize (exposure = priceless!)

I will choose 365 winning poems, including first and second prize winners, to be published in the "Life Poetic" iPhone app, which will feature one poem per day and give users a panoramic experience of the "life poetic". Winners will receive one free copy of the "Life Poetic" iPhone app.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Poem specs:

• Please submit up to three unpublished poems.
  
• Each poem should have NO MORE THAN 20 lines.
• Poems should express the poet's interpretation of the theme "The Life Poetic."

Submissions specs:

• Submission should be a single Word doc that includes: cover letter + one poem per page (for a maximum total of four pages).
• Please include your name, email address, phone number and birthday (Month and day) on every poem.
• Cover letter should include one URL you'd like to appear as a bio credit after your name.
• Please name Word doc with your first/last name. For example, mine would be: sagecohen.doc.
• Send submissions to: Sage(at)sagesaidso(dot)com. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours of receipt.
• One submission per poet, please.

Deadlines:

• NEW DEADLINE: Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on August 8, 2010. 
• Winners will be announced by October 16, 2010.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please ask them in the "comments" section here, and I will answer them for everyone. I can't wait to read your poems!

Comments

[littlefluffycat]

If a poem's been online in a writer's group situation with limited viewing, does that still count as unpublished?

[Rosalyn Marhatta]

Do you have an example of a poem that you think represents the Life Poetic?

Thanks.

[Sage Cohen]

Yes! By my rules, the poem counts as unpublished!

[Sage Cohen]

Im going to leave the interpretation of the life poetic to each poet!

[Kittyfairy31]

Would like to know what exactly the cover letter is? Also is a URL required?

[Sage Cohen]

No, a URL is not required!

I think you should be able to learn about cover letters in Poets Market!

[Al Cordle]

I'm happy to see there's no fee to enter and if I had an iPhone, I'd love to use this app.

[Karen]

Where can we enter? Or, how do we enter? Thanks!

[Sage Cohen]

The submission guidelines above give all the details about how to submit your work!

[Karen]

Could you give an example of a URL that we should give on the cover letter?

[Sage Cohen]

If you have a blog or a website, please provide that URL. If you dont, no problem -- and no need to share a URL!

[Jerry Rooney]

Does my Facebook page count as a URL?

[Sage Cohen]

I hadnt thought of that! Sure, you can use your Facebook page URL, if you want to send folks there. A URL is not necessary to submit!

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[rdl]

what is the email address that we submit to. thanks.

[Regina]

thanks sage! i'm getting ready to send something! what a great idea and a wonderful opportunity for all poets!
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[Barry]

Thanks, Sage. I plan to submit three of my poems. I have a few questions. If one of our poems is accepted will we have first right to it? Is it OK to include a copyright symbol with the poetry submission?

Barry

[Sage Cohen]

Hi, Barry,

Technically, I would have the first rights to it if I published it, but youd be free to use it whenever you like after that. No need to include a copyright mark.

Looking forward to your submission!
Sage

[MsWrite]

What a wonderful opportunity - and such an incredible, unique way to get poetry to the masses!

[marilyn]

A little confused about the e-mail address. Is it sage@sagesaidso.com or do I actually write in (at) and (dot)?

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