About the Opportunity
The Porter Prize is an annual poetry competition presented by the Australian Book Review. Here are the key details about the opportunity:
- Theme/Objective:
- There is no set theme or topic for the Porter Prize. Poems can be on any subject and in any style.
- Who Can Apply:
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Students | No specific information provided. |
| Professionals | No specific information provided. |
| Age Restriction | No specific age restrictions mentioned. |
| Country or Region | Open to international participants, but all poems must be written in English. |
| Academic Requirement | No specific academic requirements mentioned. |
| Other Criteria | – Poems must not have been previously published. – Entries can be up to 70 lines long. – Translated poems are not eligible. – Poems must be written by a single author. – Multiple entries are allowed, but each entry must be paid for separately. |
Deadline
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- Entries close at midnight on October 9, 2023.
Award
- Total prize pool is $10,000.
- Shortlist of five poems will be published in the January–February 2024 issue.
- Winner receives $6,000, and the other four shortlisted poets each receive $1,000.
Entry Fee
- Entry Fee:
- Current print and digital subscribers: AU$20 per entry.
- Non-subscribers: AU$30 per entry.
- Combined entry + ABR one-year digital subscription: AU$100.
- Payment Method:
- Credit card payments (Visa and MasterCard) accepted; no PayPal.
- Confirmation of payment will be provided via email.
FAQ
Do I have to be a paid ABR subscriber to enter?
- No, subscription is not required, but participants need to sign in to enter. Non-subscribers receive a free four-month digital subscription.
I don’t live in Australia and I am not an Australian citizen. Can I still enter?
- Yes, anyone can enter the Porter Prize, but poems must be in English.
Can I submit or publish the work I have entered in the Prize elsewhere while I await notification?
- Entries may be offered elsewhere during judging, but exclusivity is essential for longlisted poems.
Can I enter multiple poems in one entry?
- No, separate entries must be made for each poem.
Are translated poems eligible for entry in the Porter Prize?
- No.
Will I receive confirmation of payment?
- Yes, a confirmation email will be sent after submitting the online entry and payment form.
Can I enter by post?
- No, entries must be submitted online.
Will you give me feedback about my poem?
- No, individual feedback on poems is not provided.
How should I format my poem?
- Entries should be presented with 1.5 line spacing, 12 pt font, numbered pages, and the author’s name must not appear on the manuscript or in the digital file.
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals, Dreamers
- Award Type Prize-money
- Program Frequency Yearly