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1. The Jay Trisolino Poetry Contest
2. The Milton & Harriet Shatraw Creative (Fiction) Writing Contest
   
3. General Submission Advice
   

The Jay Trisolino Poetry Contest

History
Jay Trisolino was a very active and beloved member of the community. He wrote, directed and starred in many plays;wrote volumes of poetry; sang; traveled the world; was a professional tailor; and was even an ambassador for a time.

Although Jay Trisolino has passed away, his spirit and memory continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Because he was such a positive influence on the community, this Award has been established in his honor.

Prizes For Each Category

1. 1st Place: $75.00, free membership to the Utica Writers Club for the 2007 - 2008 season, winning piece published in annual Utica Writers Club Publication, copy of publication.
2. 2nd Place: $50.00, free membership to the Utica Writers Club for the 2007 - 2008 season, winning piece published in annual Utica Writers Club Publication, copy of publication.
3. Most Original Topic: $25.00, 50% off first year's membership, winning piece published in annual Utica Writers Club Publication, copy of publication.
4. First Honorable Mention: 50% off first year's membership, winning piece published in annual Utica Writers Club Publication, copy of publication.
5. Second Honorable Mention: 50% off first year's membership, winning piece published in annual Utica Writers Club Publication, copy of publication.

1. Seasoned Poets (for those aged 18 years or older)
2. Student Poets (for those aged 17 years or younger)

The Utica Writers Club
9562 Roberts Road
Sauquoit, NY 13456

1. Poets may not submit more than two poems.
2. Entries should not be more than 1,000 words.
3. Utica Writers Club members are not allowed to compete in this contest.
4. Submissions cannot be returned.
5. Copyrights are retained by the individual authors.
6. Only original poems will be accepted.

***Electronic submissions are not accepted at this time.***

The Milton & Harriet Shatraw Creative Writing Contest

History
The Milton & Harriet Shatraw Writing Award dates back to the very beginnings of the Club, and is named for two former members.

Prizes
First prize for both categories will be at least $50, publication in the contest booklet (all rights remain with the writer), and a full one year membership in the Utica Writers Club.

Prize money for second and third place will be determined by the number of entries received. The winners' stories (and selected stories for honorable mention) will be read at a formal reception at a date and location yet to be determined.

Current Utica Writers Club members are not eligible to compete in this contest.

Submission Guidelines
Please mail disposable manuscripts to the physical address listed here since we are not accepting electronic entries at this time. Be sure to indicate which category you wish your entry to be judged as. If there is no indication, it will be assumed that the piece belongs in the adult category.

Categories:

1. Adult (17 years old or older)
2. Youth (16 years old or younger, as of January 31 of the contest year)

***Electronic submissions are not accepted at this time.***

General Submission Advice

Your chances of submitting a winning piece, whether poetry or prose, will be greatly increased if you adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Use spell check
2. Proofread your work
3. Read your work out loud so you can hear it
4. Listen to your work as it is read out loud by someone else
5. If you are going to submit handwritten works, please make sure they are legible!

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