A GALAXY OF VERSE
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Spring/Summer Member-submitted poetry deadline is May 15, 2012. Note: You may NOT submit first place-winning poems in the PST annual contest for publication in this issue since A Book of the Year won't be in print until June 2012, and it gets first dibs. Also, please remember that any previously published poems should be submitted with publishing credits--and you must own the rights.
No new memberships unless someone takes over GOV.
Here is the short version:
- GOV is non-profit 501-c (3) Literary Foundation.
- Membership is $20/year OR two issues of its anthology (which amounts to about a year.)
- It publishes two member-submitted poems (no more than two 6x9 pages, approximately 40 lines-total on a page) written by its members.
- Members receive two anthologies at no additional charge.
- Members may enter contests and win cash prizes at no additional charge.
- Non-members may enter contests for $5 each; First Place poems are published, prizes are awarded, and one complimentary copy sent to each First Place winner.
- Only one entry per person per contest. (Poem cannot have been published, even on-line, or have won a prize of $25 or more; other unpublished prize winners are eligible.)
- You do not have to be a member to sponsor contests. However, contest sponsors do not automatically receive a copy of the anthology. (Financial reasons.)
- Please use Times New Roman or Arial Font, 12 point; no fancy fonts. Single space. Please send them as a Word .doc attachment to galaxyofverse@gmail.com Be sure to include your name. Or just copy and paste poem into body of e-mail.
- Patronage is greatly appreciated to help fund printing, postage and other expenses. Patronage donations (tax-deductible) begin at $10. (Mini-patron at $1.)
- You do not have to be a member of any other poetry society to be a GOV member.
12. This Editor reserves the right to reject any blatantly inappropriate poems and poems that do not meet the standards of this publication.
To become a member send $20 (check or money order),
payable to A Galaxy of Verse to:
A Galaxy of Verse
Barbara Blanks, Editor
1518 Running River Rd
Garland, TX 75044-7254
OR via Paypal
(This button is for membership only.)
Now the longer version: Please read for important details!
1. A Galaxy of Verse is a non-profit 501-c (3) Literary Foundation, which publishes member-submitted poems, sponsors cash-prize contests, hosts member-sponsored cash-prize contests, and aims to produce two issues of its anthology each year. Finances are the final determination, which is why patronage is so important.
*** Please note that a "year" is not necessarily 12 months. A "year" is two issues of the anthology. If your membership started with Vol 31 #1, then your membership will be up for renewal AFTER you receive Vol 31 #2.
2. As a member, you may submit up to two of your poems for publication, total of which cannot exceed two pages of print (like the front and back of a 6x9 page is two pages.) More poems are allowed if you're submitting very short poems like haikus.
a. Poems may be previously published ONLY if you have the rights to them.
b. Please be sure you didn't sell or give away all rights to any poems you submit here.
c. Please state where poems were previously published.
d. GOV claims First Publishing Rights only on previously unpublished poems. All rights revert back to the author after publication.
3. Please use Times New Roman or Arial Font, 12 point; no fancy fonts. Single space. Please send them as a Word .doc attachment to galaxyofverse@gmail.com Be sure to include your name. You can send via hard copy in the US mail, also, but it's easier for me to copy and paste your poem into the book than it is to re-type it--and less chance of typos.
4. Note: I still would prefer receiving your poems via e-mail (MS Word .doc attachment or in body of e-mail) at galaxyofverse@gmail.com
Be sure to include your current contact information for the next member directory.
5. If you are in a poetry group or a chapter of the PST, PLEASE encourage all your members to become subscribers to GOV. It's a wonderful way to get your poems published, have a chance to win cash prizes at no extra fee, and receive a copy of the current issue.
6. Patronage is greatly appreciated to help fund printing, postage, and other expenses. Patronage donations begin at $10, and are tax-deductible only if a complimentary copy is not sent (if you are a non-member.) Non-profit laws do not allow tax-deductions if you receive anything but gratitude in return for your contribution.
7. To sponsor a contest (minimum cash prize award $15): State specific subject and poetry form if desired, line limit, who is judging the contest, and other pertinent information, along with a check payable to: A Galaxy of Verse to:
GOV Contest Sponsor
Barbara Blanks, Editor
1518 Running River Rd
Garland, TX 75044-7254
a. Only one entry per person per contest.
b. E-mail submissions are PREFERRED: Word .doc attachment; just one copy of each poem with your I.D. on it is sufficient.
If sending by US Mail, send two hard copies of poem(s) to address above. One copy with your identification on it, one copy with No identification. (Blind judging on all contests. The Editor does not judge any contests.) Both copies should have contest name on it.
c. Entered poems cannot have been previously published anywhere; nor can they have won $25 or more. Other unpublished prize winners are eligible.
d. By entering any sponsored contest, you are confirming the work is your creation, and you own the rights to it. You're also confirming # 8c.
e. Only First Place winners will be published, unless sponsors provide prize money for 2nd & 3rd place, and those will also be published. You will be asked to send an e-mail Word .doc attachment to the Editor at that time.
f. Non-member Contest Sponsors will not automatically receive a copy of the anthology. While Sponsors are greatly appreciated, none of that prize money goes toward GOV expenses.
8. Non-members may enter contests for an entry fee of $5 Per Contest entered. Only First Place poems will receive the cash prize, publication in GOV and a complimentary copy. If a Sponsor wishes to fund 2nd and 3rd place prizes, those poems will also be awarded the prize money and published.
9. Being a member means you ascertain authorship of your poems, agree to allow GOV to publish your poems, that you retain the rights to your poems. Poems may not be entered in any contests outside of GOV or submitted elsewhere for possible publication while being held for publication in GOV.
10. GOV has always had a limited print run in the past; once copies were gone, they were gone. This Editor will extend the life of the issues by using a Print on Demand company. POD will allow members and non-members to order as many additional copies as desired. POD printing and shipping is paid for by the individual buyer. Go to www.lulu.com and type Galaxy of Verse in the search area.
11. Book size will be 6"x9". It is also available from Lulu.com as a download for $8.00.
Hard copies are $10.
*** Please note: it is your responsibility to keep me updated on changes in your contact infomation. Anthologies sent to old addresses will not be re-sent at GOV expense.
Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
Barbara Blanks
your new, dedicated, determined--and delightful Editor
Visit me at www.barbara-blanks.com