Poets
The Poetry Initiative is committed to serving the needs of poets in South Carolina through programs, events and resources that help enhance the sense of community among poets across the state, and that, in practical ways, provide opportunities for the development of South Carolina's poets.
To achieve this the Initiative has established three major poetry contests, a series of workshops, a network for poets to communicate with each other and to get information about opportunities for poets in the state, and opportunities for poets to be involved in various poetry programs taking place in South Carolina.
POETRY INITITIAVE/ STATE NEWSPAPER POETRY PRIZE
Each January entries are invited for the Poetry Initiative/ State Newspaper
Single Poem contest. Eligibility is limited to residents of South Carolina.
The winning entry is judged by a major published poet. The winning entries
win a cash award and publication in the State Newspaper. An award ceremony
announcing the final winner takes place in April of each year ....more.
USC'S SOUTH CAROLINA POETRY INITIATIVE CHAPBOOK CONTEST
Beginning July 20th, entries will be accepted for the National Chapbook Contest. This contest seeks to introduce a series of five chapbooks to South Carolina’s book reading public. The aim of the South Carolina Initiative is to market these titles in South Carolina and to produce all five books by selected poets as a work of art, presenting each publication with a distinctive design, beautiful print values, and as part of an exclusive numbered series. The niche audience for this product is represented by the many educated supporters of the arts in South Carolina as well as Universities around the state. The entire project will garner statewide attention for the literary arts through readings, a book launch, and other promotional activities. The winning chapbook series will be selected and edited by Kwame Dawes. Manuscripts will be published by Stepping Stones Press and will be distributed by the South Carolina Poetry Initiative.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA POETRY BOOK PRIZE
Each January, entries will be accepted for the South Carolina Poetry Book Prize.
Unpublished full-length manuscripts by a South Carolina native are considered
for this
award. The winning entry wins publication by the University
of South Carolina Press. A state-wide Book Tour, organized by the Poetry
Initiative, will introduce the winning poet to poetry lovers across the
state. The winning entry is selected by a major poet....
Note: Please check guidelines for specific information regarding entry dates.
This contest is sponsored through a partnership between the Poetry Initiative and the USC Press. (more)
Other Contests
For more information about other Poetry Contests and Competitions that might interest poets, we invite you to visit the following websites:
Poetry
Society of South Carolina
South
Carolina Arts Commission
Poets and Writers
Magazine
Associated Writing Programs
Online
Poetry Contests and Competitions
