April 15, 2009
In honor of National Poetry Month, I'm encouraging my readers to try their hand at writing form poetry!
Check out different types of form poems at: http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html. Then write your own and enter it in my writing contest. All types of form poetry will be accepted (by form I essentially mean not free verse). They can be on any theme or subject (they do not have to be about Sailor Moon, but they can be if you want). They can be funny, sad, romantic, or angsty—it’s up to you.
I will post your poems on my blog and maybe a future newsletter (assuming there’s enough interest), and we’ll hold a vote for the best poem(s) of the bunch.
Deadline: Thursday, April 30
Prizes: The winner(s) will receive a signed copy of my book of poetry Every Day Will Come (ironically all free verse) and… maybe a banner or an icon or something. I haven’t given it all that much thought yet—but I will. ^_^
Submit your poems to aliblade22@hotmail.com or at http://www.aliciablade.com/contact.php. Be sure to mention poetry in the subject line, and include your name and the poetry form you chose.
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