Power of Poetry – A
Celebration
publishing
Ruah: A
Journal of Spiritual Poetry
NINTH ANNUAL NEW EDEN CHAPBOOK COMPETITION
“Power of Poetry” is a membership
organization which publishes the annual Ruah. The aim and scope of
the journal is to provide a “non-combative forum” for poets who have had few
or no opportunities to publish their work. The focus of the journal is
limited to “spiritual poetry,” i.e. that poetry which draws the reader into
relationship with the Divine. Verse may include any experience (good or bad,
clear or vague, joyful or sad) relevant to that relationship. With the
exception of Satanic verse, there are no limits or restrictions on religious
affiliations.
"The New Eden Chapbook Competition" is
named in honor of Leo Thomas, O.P., founder of "Healing Ministry," a
parish-based program which provides spiritual support for those in need of
healing. The essence of Fr. Thomas' life and ministry recollect how Divine
healing leads to a renewed experience of the Original Blessedness found in
the garden of Eden. The Chapbook Contest recognizes that poetry,
particularly spiritual poetry, leads us to this place of healing
particularly when it helps us touch the Divine.
Guidelines for the New Eden Chapbook
Competition:
v
Submit up to 24 pages of
verse of any style. However, please do not send poetry which is "sweet,"
filled with cliché, or weak in rhythm/rhyme.
v
Include TWO title pages: the
first one should have name, address and phone. The second should have ONLY
the title of the manuscript.
v
Include a table of contents,
and, if necessary, acknowledgments.
v
DO NOT place your name on any
page of the manuscript other than the title page.
v
Previously published
chapbooks will not be considered. Previously published poems are
acceptable.
v
A reading fee of $10.00
covers costs of replicating and mailing to editorial board. It also
includes a copy of the previous year’s edition of Ruah.
v
Submit manuscripts between
September to December. Deadline for submission for chapbook competition is
December 31, 2004. Manuscripts are read only between January and March of
each year.
v
Must include a SASE for
winner announcement.
Winner receives publication in the upcoming
volume of Ruah, plus twenty-five copies of the journal, and a $100
cash award. Power of Poetry reserves the right to publish part or all of
the manuscript. Copyright is a “one-time only” right for Power of Poetry,
which includes web site publication. All rights revert to the author after
publication. Author should cite Ruah as the place of original
publication.
Power of Poetry also accepts selected
poems. Same theme of spiritual poetry. No fees. Submit 3-5 poems between
January 1 - March 31, 2005. Poems are read only between April-June. Poet
receives one copy of Ruah per published poem (due out in summer of
each year). Power of Poetry has “first-time only” rights, which includes
web site publication. All rights revert to author after publication. Author
should cite Ruah as the place of original publication.
Receive a sample copy of Ruah for a
donated cost of $6.75 (includes postage/handling).
Mail all inquiries, individual poems,
chapbook manuscripts and checks (payable to Power of Poetry/DSPT) to:
C.J. Renz, OP
5890 Birch CT.
Oakland, CA 94618-1627
