Only current members are eligible to participate in the contest. Entries are accepted in two categories: unpublished poetry and unpublished prose (fiction or non-fiction). Only one submission in each category per member / per month. Entries must relate to the monthly prompts (listed above). Prose is limited to 500 words, double spaced; poetry is limited to two typed pages, single-spaced with double spacing between stanzas.

Entries are judged blind by the month’s guest speaker. Submit two documents. First is the entry with no author information. Second is a one-page cover sheet with author’s name, category noted as poetry or prose, title, first two lines, and word count for prose. NOTE: prose entry cannot be judged if the word count is not on the cover sheet or exceeds 500 words. Prizes awarded for both poetry and prose: $10 for first place, $5 for second place, no cash prize for Honorable Mention. All winners will be asked to read their winning entry during the next meeting. 

All entries should be picked up during Pensters meetings.