erl poetry competition winners announced

It was terrific to be part of the awards presentation for this years Eastern Regional Libraries National Poetry competition.

Here I am pictured with local winner Donald and competition judge, Alicia Sometimes.

Each year the Library corporation alternates between a storywriting competition and a poetry competition.

This year was poetry's turn and the competition was fierce.

Competition judge, Alicia Sometimes, was impressed by the depth and scope of entries.

Winners for 2011 include:
Junior section $ 200 - Taman for Defying Gravity
Teenage section $300 - Christel Anliker for Australian Serenity
Local section $500 - Donald for Dick and Jane on TV
First Prize $1,000 - Nelson for On Testicular Failure

Eastern Regional Libraries are proud to support poetry and the National Poetry Competition.

poetry writing competition underway

Eastern Regional Libraries National Poetry Writing Competion is underway again.

The competition is a great way for writers to put pen to paper and submit their work for an award.

Prizes will be awarded for:
Adult $1,000
Local Award $500 - for residents of Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah
Teenage $300 - 13 to 18 years
Junior $200 - 9 to 12 years

This year's judge is Alicia Sometimes, Australian writer, poet, broadcaster and musician. Her radio show on 3RRR is Aural Text (and don't forget to subscribe to 3RRR as it's their annual radiothon). She's a poetry and science nut and is dedicated to taking poetry to fascinating places.

It's a great opportunity for budding and experienced writers alike. If you'd like to find out conditions of entry or download an entry form click here.

Entries close Friday 30 September, 2011.