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Thứ Tư, 6 tháng 2, 2019

Things You Can Find On Poetry Contest Sites

By Shirley Hughes


If you think you are capable of writing poems without much training from a teacher, you may be one of the lucky few who has it as a natural gift. On the other hand, you may not have displayed such a skill, even as you approach your twenties, but that does not mean you cannot be a good writer of poems. You can also do so well if you are taught by some experts and go to some poetry contest sites to see if you can take up a challenge.

It is good to visit the website so that one can know the details of the competition. One of the things you should look out for assuming you are interested in one is the prizes available. This is something that can spur you into action and even if you are not too good at writing poems, you could learn so quickly if the prizes attract you.

Sometimes, the prizes include a trip to a city where you have always wanted to be. This is how several young scholars took flights abroad for the first time. If you have never visited any other country, you may begin practicing poetry because it can pay off in this regard. Just being mentioned as a finalist can grant you a flight ticket to America, Europe, Australia and other parts of the world.

Another prize that is common for participants is scholarship opportunities. Winners are often granted the chance to study literature in some of the best universities in the world. The idea is that such contestants will be able to do better when given the chance. The scholarship given may be partial or full depending on the body organizing the contest as well as the performance of the contestant.

Money is also given as a prize. If the money is big, some people would love to join even when they think they may not win. Depending on the stages involved, the money mapped out for this is planned for the different winners that may emerge in each category. Winners of each region should not get as much as is given to the overall winner.

People should also be careful to enter a contest that is meant for them by looking at the age range that is specified. Most times, it is for those under the age of 25 but that does not earn you cannot find one that is for your age if you are above this. If there is no age bracket, feel free to join no matter how young or old you think you are.

Some contests require fees so knowing this ahead of time makes you prepared. Even if you are not buoyant, it is advisable to ask friends for it if you are sure of writing well. You can be sure if the competition demands a fee or not by checking the organizer's website.

Looking for the closing date is also ideal as it will help you know how best to plan yourself for the writing especially if you have other tasks at hand. You might want to use some weeks to study, another few weeks to write and some days to revise your work. You would also need to map out some time to ask a friend to edit your work.




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