Atlantic Poetry Prize


After five years of fundraising, the Writers' Federation introduced the Atlantic Poetry Prize in 1998. Previous winners include: Anne Simpson, Ken Babstock and John Steffler. For a full list of prize winners, go here.

There is no entry form or fee. Full-length books of adult poetry written by Atlantic Canadians, and published as a whole for the first time in the current calendar year, are eligible. Note to publishers: Send four copies of the book and a letter attesting to the author's status as an Atlantic Canadian. Make sure to include author's address, phone number and e-mail. Questions? Call (902) 423-8116 or email talk@writers.ns.ca. Deadline for entries is the first Friday in December.

Submissions should be sent to: Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7

 

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