By Daily Press staff
Your prose could make you $1,000 richer. Hollywood’s Famous Poets Society is sponsoring a new poetry contest, open to everyone. There is no entry fee and nothing to buy. Poets from the Santa Monica area, especially beginners, are encouraged to enter for their chance to win and share their artistry with others.
To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, 1626 N. Wilcox Ave. #126, Hollywood, CA 90028. Or enter online at www.famouspoets.com. The deadline for entering is March 18. A winner’s list will be posted online. Editors reserve the right to publish winning poems online or in a pamphlet.
“Any poet, whether published or not, can be a winner,” said executive director Mark Schramm. “When people learn about our free poetry contest, they suddenly realize that their own poetic talent can win cash prizes, as well as garner national recognition.” Famous Poets has awarded more than $400,000 in cash to amateur poets over the past eight years, more than any other poetry society. Black History Month noted at SMC
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 15, 2006. Read the original PDF.