NEW! National Federation of State Poetry Societies 2019 Convention Contest
Beginning June 23 through June 26, 2019, the New Mexico State Poetry Society is hosting the convention of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (of which WyoPoets is a member). There are two poetry contests held in conjunction with the convention:
“The Poem Different” contest.
The theme for this contest is the convention theme: “Diamonds Crown the Poet in the City Different.”
Winning Prizes include:
Invocation Poems:
Submit a nondenominational poem of thanks, appreciation, or inspiration. There will be six $25 awards given, and winners will read their poems prior to lunch or dinner.
Contest rules are posted at Submittable.com. Paper copies will not be accepted. Click this link https://nfsps.submittable.com/submit to view the contest rules and submit entries. Or, go to the NFSPS website www.nfsps.com and follow the links provided at the top of the Home Page.
A Submittable account is free, easy to set up, and yours forever. If you need help with how to do online submission, email contest chair David Meischen at contesthelp@nmpoetry.com.
“The Poem Different” contest.
The theme for this contest is the convention theme: “Diamonds Crown the Poet in the City Different.”
Winning Prizes include:
- 1st Prize – One free night at Sage Inn or $100 cash
- 2nd Prize – Free Convention registration or $75 cash
- 3rd Prize – Free banquet or $50 cash
Invocation Poems:
Submit a nondenominational poem of thanks, appreciation, or inspiration. There will be six $25 awards given, and winners will read their poems prior to lunch or dinner.
Contest rules are posted at Submittable.com. Paper copies will not be accepted. Click this link https://nfsps.submittable.com/submit to view the contest rules and submit entries. Or, go to the NFSPS website www.nfsps.com and follow the links provided at the top of the Home Page.
A Submittable account is free, easy to set up, and yours forever. If you need help with how to do online submission, email contest chair David Meischen at contesthelp@nmpoetry.com.
Connie Wanek Was Featured Presenter at 2019 Spring Workshop
Connie Wanek. What a find, what a gift! Good work, Katie Smith and Susan Mark! We had a wonderful time at the WyoPoets Spring Poetry Workshop in Casper on April 26-27, 2019. Wanek’s honors include the Willow Poetry Prize, the Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize, and a Witter Bynner Fellowship at the Library of Congress. You can learn more about her on the Poetry Foundation's website at www.poetryfoundation.org.
“How many shops would a workshop work if a workshop would shop works?” A timeless question. Nothing happens without that all important local effort, headed up by Vicki Windle. Many thanks for all of their efforts.
Connie Wanek. What a find, what a gift! Good work, Katie Smith and Susan Mark! We had a wonderful time at the WyoPoets Spring Poetry Workshop in Casper on April 26-27, 2019. Wanek’s honors include the Willow Poetry Prize, the Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize, and a Witter Bynner Fellowship at the Library of Congress. You can learn more about her on the Poetry Foundation's website at www.poetryfoundation.org.
“How many shops would a workshop work if a workshop would shop works?” A timeless question. Nothing happens without that all important local effort, headed up by Vicki Windle. Many thanks for all of their efforts.
Photos from the 2019 workshop
WyoPoets presenter, members and other participants in attendance at the 2019 WyoPoets meeting!
