"Matter" Poetry Contest Information

Any topic or style is acceptable. Published or unpublished poems. Even though this anthology will be called Matter, all that
is expected is that your poetry reflects emotions and thoughts coming from the depths of
you. You need not write about a particular word. We just want you to know that your
talent with words can matter to others. The winners will be announced on November 20,
2021.
 
Oprelle Publications enjoys finding "diamonds in the rough". O.P. wants to recognize
hidden talent by giving unknown writers a chance to be published. Matter is our current
book project. Shakespeare's Queen Gertrude once requested "more matter with less
art…"

Rules / Regulations

Prizes

Contest entries for "Matter" Poetry Contest will be accepted now through October 30, 2021.
Entries can be made by regular mail to
120 Mine St. Allison, PA 15413
Oprelle’s Poetry Contest winners will be posted on our site upon the conclusion of the contest.


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1st –

$300 in cash winnings.

  • Prime Anthology Placement (Back cover of Book) - Free copy of Matter. A featured position for a minimum of one week on Oprelle Publication's Website.

    • 2nd –

    $200 in cash winnings.

  • Prime Anthology Placement (First Page) - Free copy of Matter.

    • 3rd –

    $100.00 in cash winnings.

  • Prime Anthology Placement (Last Page) - Free copy of Matter. Finalists (Up to 150) will receive publication in the Matter anthology.

    • Additional Finalists

    • Really great writers can be published in something of substance! All finalists will receive a free digital copy of Matter.

    Eligibility

    Anyone, your information must be able to be verified.


    Judging

    Contest entries go through a preliminary judging by a highly educated panel of experts. Finalists are then judged by a published and award winning poet or poets. Here are some of our panel's qualifications:

  • Outstanding Poetry Editor for work with literary magazine, Lexicon
  • Carroll Creative Writing Scholarship winner (awarded for a collection of poetry)
  • Secondary Education/English Teacher with a Ph.D. in IML
  • Founder of the Fayette County Creative Coalition
  • O’Donnell Research Grant (to expand on a collection of poems)
  • Juris Doctor Candidate at Duquesne University School of Law
  • Arlene Severin Memorial English Award
  • Westmorland County Arts Honorable Mention for Fiction
  • Scholastic Honorable Mention for Poetry