Sulyapinoy Poem Contest Guidelines

SULYAPINOY POEM CONTEST 2008 In line with the upcoming SULYAPINOY 1st Anniversary celebration on November 2, 2008, the SULYAPINOY is launching a ‘Poem Contest’ to be participated by any individuals who have talents in poem composition.

Guidelines: 1. The theme for the composition is about “SULYAPINOY... its humble beginning and the way it has come this far...” 2. The composition must use a Filipino language. 3. Any individuals may participate the contest except the members of SULYAPINOY editorial staff. 4. There must be only one entry per participants. 5. Length of poem composition must be... 5~6 stanzas, 4 lines per stanza, and with a maximum of 8 words per line. Note: Please follow guideline #5 strictly. Corresponding points shall be deducted for any violation of the guidelines. 6. Submission of entries will start from October 1 to 17. 7. Entries must be emailed to [email protected] with complete name, address, contact number, and name of organization or community (if applicable) of the poet. 8. The steering committee is composed of all SULYAPINOY editorial staff and board of publication headed by literary editor as committee chairman. 9. All entries will be posted in the website on October 18, 2008. 10. Announcement of winners (1st ~ 5th) shall be made on November 1, 2008 thru SULYAPINOY website. 11. Winners’ entry will be published in the SULAPINOY 12th issue to be released on November 2, 2008. 12. Winners shall receive a surprise award in courtesy of SULYAPINOY.

Criteria: The steering committee will consider the following when selecting the winning poems: 1. Aptness of title - The title chosen reveals that the poet knows and cares about the theme of the poem contest. 2. Impact - The poem evokes a response in the reader, appealing to the emotions, senses and intellect. 3. Creativity - Originality of subject or theme; unique use of poetic elements such as figurative language, imagery or rhyme. 4. Cohesiveness - Development of theme (the meaning of the poem): The poem's unity, clarity and completeness. 5. Craftsmanship - The poet uses language in a fresh way, avoiding clichés and forced rhyme; pays attention to the sound of the words; and uses language precisely and economically, maintaining a consistent voice. Includes aptness of phrase, assonance, alliteration, rhythmic quality, absence of redundancy. For any questions or clarifications, please contact Dondave Jabay (010-9294-4365). You may also email to [email protected].

Sincerely, SULYAPINOY Board of Publication and Editorial Staff