the Café Writers Poetry Competition 2009

Competition Rules

- Closing date for receipt of entries: 30th November 2009
- Maximum of 40 lines on one side of A4.
- The Prize is open to anyone other than Café Writers’ committee members.
- Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been published, self-published or published on any web-site or broadcast.
- We regret that entries cannot be returned.
- Entries must be your own original work and in English.
- No corrections can be made after receipt, nor fees refunded.
- Entries must show no name, address or identifying marks other than the title.
- Worldwide copyright of each entry remains with the author, but Café - Writers will have the unrestricted right to publish the winning poems on its web-site and in press releases publicising the competition.
- The judge’s decision is final and no individual correspondence can be entered into. Entry implies acceptance of all the rules. Failure to comply with the entry requirements will result in disqualification

Fees & Prizes: 

See competition flyer or website for details. 

Prizewinners will be notified in writing by 31st January 2010. The list of prizewinners will be displayed on the website after the prize-giving ceremony at Café Writers on 8th February 2010.

Receipt: Enclose a stamped addressed postcard marked ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or include your email address below and you will receive an email acknowledgement. 

Results: To receive, enclose a stamped addressed envelope marked 'RESULTS'. Alternatively, check the website www.cafewriters.org.uk for details after mid February 2010.

Entries should be sent to: Café Writers Poetry Competition, 17 Wingfield Rd, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 3HF with a cheque payable to Café Writers or enter and pay online at www.cafewriters.org.uk