Poetry and Short Story Contests Announced

The Wisconsin People & Ideas / Wisconsin Book Festival 2010 poetry and short story contests are offering an opportunity for publication and cash prizes. Both the poetry and short contests are open to all Wisconsin residents, and submissions will be accepted until December 15, 2009, at 5 pm. Prizes include up to $500 cash, publication in Wisconsin People & Ideas, a one-week stay at Edenfred (a creative arts residency in Madison), and more. The top three winners in both the poetry and short story contest are also invited to read their work at the Wisconsin Book Festival in 2010. Visit http://www.wisconsinacademy.org for complete contest rules and submission guidelines.