Giveaway

First Book Award

Expired

Prize 1500

Value $2,500

Entry

Expires 07-08-2014

Added 04-26-2014

Sponsor craborchardreview

Type Giveaway

Category Poetry

Publisher craborchardreview.siu.edu

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About This Sweepstake

Enter for your chance to win the 1500. No purchase necessary — just complete the official entry form for your shot at this prize. Open to eligible residents only; see official rules for full details and entry frequency.

Prize Details

Crab Orchard Series in PoetryFirst Book Award.A prize of $2,500, publication by Southern Illinois University Press, and a $1,500 honorarium to give a reading at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is given annually for a poetry collection. U.S. poets who have not published a book of poems of over 48 pages in an edition of over 500 copies are eligible. Brian Barker will judge.

Official Rules Summary

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents who meet the age and residency requirements set by the sponsor. Void where prohibited.

SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: See the official entry page for start and end dates.

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the official entry page and complete the entry form. See entry type for how often you may enter.

PRIZES: 1500. Approximate retail value: $2,500 USD. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

WINNER SELECTION: Winner will be selected in a random drawing. Winner will be notified by the contact method provided at entry.

TAXES: All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner.

SPONSOR: craborchardreview.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the First Book Award end?

The First Book Award ends on 07-08-2014. Enter before the deadline for your chance to win.

Who can enter the First Book Award?

1-99 Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 50 to 75 pages with a $28 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Crab Orchard Review, between May 15 and July 8. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

What is the prize for the First Book Award?

1500. Approximate retail value: $2,500 USD.

How do I enter the First Book Award?

Click the Enter button on this page to visit the official entry form. See official rules for entry frequency details.

Is the First Book Award free to enter?

Yes — no purchase is necessary to enter the First Book Award. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

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⚠ Restrictions

Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 50 to 75 pages with a $28 entry fee, which includes a subscription to Crab Orchard Review, between May 15 and July 8. Visit the website for complete guidelines.