Rules:

1. Any woman over 18 years of age, who is NOT a current member of the NLAPW, may enter the Discovery Poetry Competition.

2. Each poem in the submission must be no longer than 40 lines.

3. No restrictions on themes or topics.

4. No restrictions on line length or poetic form.

5. No AI may be used in the creation of the poems.

6. Do not put your name on your poems (to ensure anonymity in the judging). Your name will go on the entry form.

7. Branch winners automatically entered into League’s National competition with additional prizes (no additional fee).

8. Open for submissions November 15, 2026.

9. Deadline for submissions: January 25, 2027.

Entry Fee: $15 (for a submission of up to 3 poems)

Make your check or cashier’s check out to NLAPW, CNY Branch and send to: Rachel Dickinson, P.O. Box 341, 31 Main Street, Freeville, NY 13068.

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Please write DISCOVERY COMPETITION on the memo line of the check. Entry form under Projects tab.