Philip Levine Prize
Guidelines
Deadline: September 30, 2009. In addition to book publication by Anhinga Press, the 2009 award has been raised to $2000.
Final Judge: Garrett Hongo
1. Manuscript should be original poetry, not previously published in book form, and should be 48-80 pages.
2. Include two manuscript title pages: one with name and contact information and one with the name of the manuscript ONLY. Manuscripts will be screened and judged anonymously.
3. All poets are eligible except: faculty, current students and graduates of the MFA Program at California State University, Fresno and close friends, family, or recent students of the judge.
4. The entry fee is $25. Checks should be made out to "CSU Fresno Levine Prize."
5. Please bind your manuscript with a binder clip only and mail by 9/30/09 (postmark deadline), to:
Philip Levine Prize in Poetry
Department of English, Mail Stop PB98
5245 North Backer Avenue,
California State University, Fresno,
Fresno, CA 93740
More info: email connieh@csufresno.edu