Submit 1-3 typewritten poems in 12-pt. Times New Roman font; 35-line limit per poem, including title and spaces. No email submissions; no previously published poems. Do not place your name or other identifying information on the poems themselves. Poems with a Texas connection preferred.
Submit a cover letter that includes:
the title of each poem (first line for an untitled poem, although we strongly prefer titled poems)
your email address and phone number
a writer's bio of 100-200 words, including information about your publication history and achievements as a writer
If you do not have an email account, include an SASE for contact. Poems will not be returned, so do not send your only copy! NOTE: We strongly prefer to communicate by email. If you change your email address, please let us know immediately. Contributors published in the calendar will receive one complimentary copy of the Texas Poetry Calendar 2011. Decisions will be made by May 2010. All submissions are eligible for the 2011 Texas Poetry Calendar Awards. The 2011 contest judge is Cyrus Cassells. Include a check for $5.00, payable to Dos Gatos Press.
All submissions must be postmarked by February 20, 2010!