Anyone a writer??? (OT)

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Bardsong Press

2003 Celtic Voice Writing Contest

Guidelines

Greetings! The 2003 Celtic Voice Writing Contest will have two categories:
poetry and creative non-fiction/essays. We are looking for entries that
reflect the heritage of the six Celtic nations of Wales, Scotland, Ireland,
Cornwall, Isle of Man, and Brittany. Themes may reflect Celtic culture,
history, mythology, and spirituality. Open to all writers, any style is
welcome as long as it is Celtic-themed, simultaneous submissions ok, work
must not be previously published.

First-place winner in each category receives a cash prize of $50. Winning
entries will be published in a future anthology; authors will also receive
five copies of that edition. Any honorable mentions will be included in the
anthology as well and receive two copies of that edition.

Reading fee is $10, payable to Bardsong Press, and will cover:
1.Up to five poems total, each typed as you would like to see it
printed. – or – 2.
One creative non-fiction essay between 2500-5000 words in
length, typed and doubled-spaced.

Please staple all pages together and attach a cover sheet with your name,
address, e-mail address and category entered. Keep a copy of your work,
materials will not be returned. Winners will be notified by mail. Include
SASE for list of winners and honorable mentions if you wish to receive one.

Deadline: all entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2003. Please send
to:

Bardsong Press
Celtic Voice Writing Contest
P.O. Box 775396
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us: celts@bardsongpress.com

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I wonder if limericks count as a Celtic poetic form.

There once was a man from the city,
Who fancied himself to be witty,
So he went to a school,
And behaved like a fool,
And wrote books about how life’s a pity.

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I thought Galicia also belonged to the Celtic realms. Now a Limerick about a man from Galicia would certainly qualify for the contest:

There once was a man from Galicia
Who wanted to marry Patricia
But sorrow and woe
her daddy said no
“‘tis sad me darling, I’ll miss ya’”

Oh, no, Walden, you might have unleashed a Limerick thread again :smiley:

Jeroen

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There once was a music man
who lived on the Isle of Man.
He said, “Hey, man,
I’m the man from Man
who likes to hear Mannfred Mann.” :stuck_out_tongue:

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May I have permission to post this announcement elsewhere? I have several friends who would be interested…

Thanks,
Andrea ~*~

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Feel free to pass this on.