One poetry contest is open to all age groups; another is open to children 7 to 12 years of age, and youths, 13 to 18 years of age; thirdly, a creative writing contest for all children ages 7-18; and finally, a short story contest for adults 18+. There is no entry fee for these contests.
An anthology is published after each contest. This occurs after final judging of poems or stories has taken place and all prizes have been awarded by the judging committee.
Our aim amongst young Canadians is to encourage the writing of English poetry, by publishing examples of the best work received each year. We provide the opportunity for many students to see their work in print, and also to compare it with the work of students of a similar age. It is also important that their writing skill be given an audience where it can be shared and enjoyed by others.
Approximately 40% of all poems or stories are not accepted in each of these contests. Poets and authors whose poem or story has been selected to appear in the anthologies are not obliged to buy the publication. As long as they return their signed author's release, stating that their poem/story is original and that they give the Poetry Institute of Canada permission to publish it, there is no further obligation (other than proofing their poem before publication).
This will be our seventeenth year of successfully holding these contests. We are delighted with the positive response from poets, authors, teachers and parents, and have many encouraging letters on file praising our efforts.
Poets/authors receive the news of our contests mainly through news releases. These are published as a news article by editors of local newspapers. Or, in the case of schools, used for an English project in the classroom, or posted on the school notice board.
More information here.
An anthology is published after each contest. This occurs after final judging of poems or stories has taken place and all prizes have been awarded by the judging committee.
Our aim amongst young Canadians is to encourage the writing of English poetry, by publishing examples of the best work received each year. We provide the opportunity for many students to see their work in print, and also to compare it with the work of students of a similar age. It is also important that their writing skill be given an audience where it can be shared and enjoyed by others.
Approximately 40% of all poems or stories are not accepted in each of these contests. Poets and authors whose poem or story has been selected to appear in the anthologies are not obliged to buy the publication. As long as they return their signed author's release, stating that their poem/story is original and that they give the Poetry Institute of Canada permission to publish it, there is no further obligation (other than proofing their poem before publication).
This will be our seventeenth year of successfully holding these contests. We are delighted with the positive response from poets, authors, teachers and parents, and have many encouraging letters on file praising our efforts.
Poets/authors receive the news of our contests mainly through news releases. These are published as a news article by editors of local newspapers. Or, in the case of schools, used for an English project in the classroom, or posted on the school notice board.
More information here.
