2016 Poetry and Fiction Contest

Calling all writers: Are you interested in submitting creative work for our annual poetry and fiction contest?

For this year, we are seeking works with a specific prompt: What’s your Toledo perspective— Is the glass half-empty or half-full?

Rules and Regulations:

• Your own work, which hasn’t been previously published either online or in print
• Submit via email to [email protected], subject line should include “Poetry and Short Fiction Contest” and the title of the piece.
• Poetry: 30-40 lines or fewer.
• Short Fiction: Maximum of 1000 words
• All entries are due by June 28, winners will be announced in the August 10 issue of the Toledo City Paper
• Limit 3 poems and/or 3 fiction per person

Calling all writers: Are you interested in submitting creative work for our annual poetry and fiction contest?

For this year, we are seeking works with a specific prompt: What’s your Toledo perspective— Is the glass half-empty or half-full?

Rules and Regulations:

• Your own work, which hasn’t been previously published either online or in print
• Submit via email to [email protected], subject line should include “Poetry and Short Fiction Contest” and the title of the piece.
• Poetry: 30-40 lines or fewer.
• Short Fiction: Maximum of 1000 words
• All entries are due by June 28, winners will be announced in the August 10 issue of the Toledo City Paper
• Limit 3 poems and/or 3 fiction per person