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| Contests |
Trellis Magazine invites writers of all ages and skill levels to enter our Poetry Contests!
Creativity is encouraged. Instructions on writing in the particular poetic form, and example poems, are given for
each contest.
Please read the complete contest guidelines before sending your contest poetry.
If you are a new visitor, or you haven’t visited us for a while, we also suggest that you read our magazines for free
online to see past contest winners. Explore our website’s other poetry-writing resources in the Resources
Section. The Editor’s Blog contains poetry, discussion topics, and announcements.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
First Place Prize: $50 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Second Place Prize: $35 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Third Place Prize: $25 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Book Prize (for students only): $25 Bookstore Gift Card and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Honorable Mention Awards: Featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Young Poets Showcase Awards: Publication in the website’s blog.
HOW TO ENTER CONTESTS
Sorry – No contest right now - Our volunteer staff is working out the details of the next contest. This may take a
while!
The next contest is expected to be a 2010 Poetry Calendar contest. See the Editor’s new 2009 Poetry Calendar as
an example of a combination of monthly photography and poetry.
If you want to receive an email when the new contest is open, use the Contact Us page to leave a brief message
with the phrase "new contest" in the comments and your name and email address. Thanks!
Meanwhile, we invite you to go to the Submit section for information on opportunities to send creative work for
Trellis publication now.
Creativity is encouraged. Instructions on writing in the particular poetic form, and example poems, are given for
each contest.
Please read the complete contest guidelines before sending your contest poetry.
If you are a new visitor, or you haven’t visited us for a while, we also suggest that you read our magazines for free
online to see past contest winners. Explore our website’s other poetry-writing resources in the Resources
Section. The Editor’s Blog contains poetry, discussion topics, and announcements.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
First Place Prize: $50 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Second Place Prize: $35 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Third Place Prize: $25 and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Book Prize (for students only): $25 Bookstore Gift Card and featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Honorable Mention Awards: Featured publication in Trellis Magazine.
Young Poets Showcase Awards: Publication in the website’s blog.
HOW TO ENTER CONTESTS
Sorry – No contest right now - Our volunteer staff is working out the details of the next contest. This may take a
while!
The next contest is expected to be a 2010 Poetry Calendar contest. See the Editor’s new 2009 Poetry Calendar as
an example of a combination of monthly photography and poetry.
If you want to receive an email when the new contest is open, use the Contact Us page to leave a brief message
with the phrase "new contest" in the comments and your name and email address. Thanks!
Meanwhile, we invite you to go to the Submit section for information on opportunities to send creative work for
Trellis publication now.
| Until our poetry submissions are open again, we invite you to check out the List of Publishers of Poetry in Poetic Form or the List of Publishers of Student Poetry on our Resources page. |