Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition
The Lanier Library is proud to present the 10th Annual Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition!
Eligibility and Guidelines
The competition is open to all, including previous contestants, except for members of the Lanier Library Staff, its Board of Directors, or competition judges.Previously published poems are not eligible for the competition.
There are two categories for entries: Adults (18 and above) and Students (13-18)
Poems are to be typed in 12-point font (single spaced) and may not exceed 40 lines. The preferred method of submission is electronic. Electronic submissions are only accepted via Submittable (Adult Submittables and Student Submittables). If submitting by mail or in person, please include the Poetry Competition Application for either Adult or Student plus two copies of each poem with the poet’s name on only one copy.
Entries should be mailed to:
The Lanier Library Association
Attn: Poetry Competition 2018
72 Chestnut Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
There is an entry fee of $15 per poem ($5 per poem for student entries). Multiple submissions are acceptable; competitors may submit up to 5 poems, accompanied by a $15/$5 fee per poem.
