For We Women Of "A Certain Age ..."

Here's a contest for women over 50 -- as one of which, I'm always pleased to see these; makes me think there's something to the idea that wisdom comes with age, and that there are actually people interested in reading about our insights. With that in mind, for those of us to whom this applies, The Portia Steele Award Organization is accepting submissions for their Third Annual Award for Excellence in Poetry, and Award for Excellence in Prose for 2008. There's no entry fee, and each award will be $100.

• Poetry should be no longer than one and one-half pages, double spaced.
• Prose should be no longer than 500 words, with the word count noted on the first page. Fiction or non-fiction is acceptable.
• Use Microsoft Word File Format
• Must be double-spaced and use 12-point Ariel or Times Roman
• Unpublished Poetry and Prose only
• One submission per category only
• Entries may be on any subject
  

Entries will be accepted via email only between 2/14/2008 and 4/15/2008. Send an attachment of your MS Word cover letter with your contact information and your poetry or prose submission with no contact information on the submission (Please) to contest@portiasteeleaward.org. You may also contact them via this email address with any questions or concerns that aren't addressed on their website.