Competition Rules
| Closing Date: | 31 May 2013 | |
| Entry Fee: | £8 - (up to two poems), £3 - each additional poem | |
| Prizes: | £200 | - first prize |
| £70 | - second prize | |
| £30 | - third prize | |
Prizes will be for each language category
New for 2013:-
The winning poem in both the English and French Category will be published on this website
- Entries will be accepted from writers of any nationality(over 18) and from
Any country provided that they are written in the English or French Language
- Each poem must be typed on A4 paper and no more than 40 lines
- Entries are not accepted by email and will be deleted.
- No covering letter or other material should be enclosed with entry
- The Author’s name must not appear with the poem
- A title should appear with each poem submitted
- The entries must be the original work of the author and not a translation of another Author’s work. Each poem will be judged separately
- Submissions for the David Burland Poetry competition 2013 may be on any subject and written in free style or rhyme.
- Entries cannot be altered or returned once received. Please ensure you have retained a copy.
- All entries must be accompagnied with a booking form, payment and signed.
- The Judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into prior to and after the competition
- Poems must not have been published prior to entry and should not appear in print, on a website, self-published or broadcast before announcement of the Winner and the winning poem.
- The Entries will be judged by Award Winning Poet Michel François
Details about the Judge may be found at www.michel-francois.com - Copyright of all submitted work, will remain with the Author.
- By submitting to the competition you agree with all of the Rules above.