Eligibility
A poet writing in English who has not previously published, or self-published, a full-length collection of poems is eligible to submit to The HKU Poetry Prize. This contest is open to poets worldwide.
Guidelines
Length of Manuscript: Manuscripts must be at least 48 pages in length.
Format of Manuscript: Manuscripts should be single-spaced and printed in Times New Roman or a similar plain font.
Reading Fee: A HK$275* reading fee will accompany each manuscript. Online credit card payment or a cheque is accepted.
Simultaneous Submissions: Manuscripts considered elsewhere may be submitted, but we must be notified immediately if the collection is accepted for prize or publication.
Note: The poet's name must
not appear anywhere in the manuscript. If a name appears in the
manuscript, the collection will be disqualified.
* USD 35
Submission
Online: Please click "Submit Online" and fill in the required fields on the submissions page, and attach the PDF
version of the manuscript to hkuprize@hku.hk. Manuscripts must be saved in PDF format,
and the file name should bear the title of the book.
By Mail: All submissions sent by mail must include a cover page. The cover page template can be downloaded here. The manuscripts must be printed only on one side and must not be bound.
In one package, please include the following: (1) your manuscript (2) a cover page.
Send to:
The HKU Poetry Prize Committee
School of English
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Payment
Online Credit Card: Please click "Submit Online" for payment of Reading Fee by credit card.
Cheque: Please send a cheque made payable to the "University of Hong Kong" and send it to the address listed above for the Reading Fee. Please write at the back of your cheque the following: (1) Poet name (2) Full name (3) email address.
Deadline
June 15, 2012
Award and Announcement
The HKU Poetry Prize Winner will be announced in December 2012.
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