The "Faust Sonnet Contest" is now accepting submissions.
There is no entry fee, and the sonnets may be written in Shakespearean, Petrarchan, Spenserian or non-traditional form. Only previously unpublished sonnets are eligible. Each entrant may submit one to three sonnets, maximum, with sonnets to be received no later than June 1, 2015. Cash prizes total $2,000. For more information, visit http://www.sonnetcontest.org/
Not sure how to write a sonnet? Try reviewing these guidelines, tips, and examples: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/sonnet-examples.html
Have you ever written a sonnet? Does this seem like something you might want to try?
Never have written a sonnet, and am not at all a writer, but how nice you've posted this to make folks aware. Best of Luck to all.
ReplyDeleteI'm making blog rounds to let everyone know there's a contest!
Sandy at Bridge and Beyond
I've never tried to write a sonnet, A wonderful idea though.
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I would love to try my hand at it, but the deadline is too close for me to attempt it this year. Thanks for the information, though. Apparently they do it ever year, and I've bookmarked it for next year.
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