The them for the Winter Poetry Contest is: "In the Mirror".
What it is in the mirror, or even if it is in is up to you. Good luck and enjoy.
Entries:
Members are allowed one entry in the poetry contest. (You are welcome to enter our prose contest as well.) Poetry entries should be submitted as posts to this thread. The competition is open to all members of Writer’s Beat, including staff.
Members are requested to refrain from commenting on entries in this posting thread. Please use the Winter Contest Comments thread instead. That thread will remain open throughout the posting period and afterwards, and members are encouraged to let entrants know what they thought of their entries.
Word Limits:
Poetry: 40 Lines
Edits:
Once an entry has been submitted,
it cannot be altered. Any work that is edited after it has been entered will be
disqualified. If you feel you need to make a small alteration (a misplaced comma, a spelling error), contact a member of staff. If we feel your request is reasonable, we will make the correction on your behalf.
Close Date:
22nd December 2012, 12 midnight GMT
Judging:
Winners will be selected by means of a public vote, so you, the members of Writer’s Beat, will choose the winners.
After the closing date, a voting thread will be posted. Voting will commence on the 23rd of December and close on the 29th of December 2012, 12 midnight GMT.
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Recognition:
The winning entries will be considered for publication in Writer's Beat Quarterly, subject to the approval of the editors. To increase your chances of getting published (whether you win or not), make sure your document is as error-free as possible!
Also, the member (or tying members) with the most votes will get to suggest the next contest theme!
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If you have any questions about the contest, contact a staff member and we will happily answer them for you. Now sharpen your pencils, fill up your inkwells and get writing. Good Luck!