1) All submitted poetry and prose must be the submitting author's original work(s).
2) Poetry and prose must adhere to the line number and character number guidelines as stated in each contest section's specific instructions. Poetry will have line number limitations whereas prose (essays) will ultimately have character number limitations.
3) Each work submitted must be mailed along with a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to the following address:
Whigmaleerie Press
P.O. Box 5441 Goodyear, Arizona 85338, USA.
4) Each submitted work should be sent with a fully completed work submission form filled out by the author. Go to the "Submission Form" link to obtain a copy of the work submission form. You may also obtain a hardcopy of submission forms by sending a request letter and a SASE to our P.O. box address.
Whigmaleerie Press P.O. Box 5441 Goodyear, Arizona 85338, USA.
5) If you would like to receive more than three hardcopy work submission forms via the postal system please post additional stamps on your SASE.
6) Works will not be accepted via email. We require a hardcopy of each work submitted.
7) Do not send the sole and only copy of any work as we cannot guarantee the return of all works to their authors.
8) No royalties will be paid out to authors or contestants unless arranged for privately and separately, in writing, outside the boundaries of contests and typical publishing of works in the anthology format.
9) Juveniles must have written parental or guardian permission to enter contests or publish works in any anthology.
10) Works found suitable for inclusion in an anthology will be sent back to authors via the SASE for a final proof reading.
11) All authors of winning or approved works will be asked to sign a release form to allow us to include their work(s) in an anthology.
12) In some cases, authors may be asked at random to have this release form notarized to insure the author's claim of authorship and thus to protect the authorship rights of all authors.
13) The release to publish form will be sent along with the acceptance letter and proof reading copy of authors' approved works.
14) Author's wishing to purchase copies of the soft cover anthologies are to pay a $20.00 fee plus shipping and handling per anthology purchased. This fee is subject to change due to costs of printing and distribution. Alterations in fees will be posted as they are known.
15) Each author may submit two works per specific contest free of charge. Each additional work should arrive in a SASE with a $5.00 judging fee.
16) In cases where works that are judged unsuitable for a particular anthology the authors will be notified of this via mail. Authors are encouraged to enter contests frequently to increase their chances of acceptance or winning!
17) Please remember to allow up to 30 days after the end of each contest deadline for works to complete the judging process. We want to look at all submitted works fairly.
18) Prizes are to be posted on the links, which describe specific contests.
19) Contest deadlines are posted on each specific contest link. Try to send your works in early so that we have more time to review your poetry and prose.
20) Anthology publication and availability dates will be sent to all writers whose works have been approved for inclusion. At times publication dates or delays will be posted on this website in the contest section.
21) Contests are supposed to be fun! So please do enjoy yourselves!
22) Author's may use a pen name or they may use their true name with winning works approved for inclusion in anthologies.
23)All rules are subject to change. Changes will be posted on this website.