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Since 1939, the Unterberg Poetry Center has offered students of all ages the opportunity to hone their skills as writers and deepen their appreciation as readers. Introductory classes show readers the way into writing. Advanced workshops offer MFA-caliber instruction without requiring a full-time commitment. Master classes give our students the opportunity to work with selected writers who are visiting New York to read at the Poetry Center. And the "Discovery"/The Nation Poetry Contest, now in its 32nd year, is designed to attract large audiences to poets who have not yet published a book. |
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"Discovery"/Boston Review 2008 Poetry Contest:
The Joan Leiman Jacobson Poetry Prizes |
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| Writing Program |
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| The Unterberg Poetry Center's Writing Program offers a wide range of courses, including literary seminars and lectures, introductory writing classes and workshops and tutorials designed to give advanced writers the opportunity to work with practicing authors who are also experienced teachers. Instructors over the years have included Louise Bogan, Arthur Miller, Susan Minot and Paul Muldoon. Workshop size is strictly limited and, unless otherwise indicated, instructors select participants based on their manuscript submissions. |
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Registration
For introductory classes enrollment is open and students may register online at www.92Y.org/poetry, by phone at 212.415.5500 or in person at the 92nd Street Y's box office.
For advanced writing workshops in poetry, fiction and nonfiction, registration is by permission only. Students are chosen by the instructors on the basis of a manuscript submission. Please follow these guidelines: |
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- The manuscript submission should consist of no
more than 15 pages (typed, double-spaced) of fiction or nonfiction, or 6 pages of poetry (as applicable) and should be accompanied by a cover letter (stapled to the manuscript; please do not use paper clips) that includes your name, address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, and the name of the instructor to whose course you are applying.
- An application fee of $10 must accompany your submission(s). Only one fee is required per person, regardless of how many applications you submit. Please make checks (drawn on U.S. banks only) or money orders (in U.S. currency only) payable to the 92nd Street Y, and attach them to your cover letter.
Do not send cash.
- Manuscript submissions must arrive at the Poetry Center by the deadlines below to be considered for admission:
Summer: Thu, May 8, 5pm
- Because class space is limited and admission is not guaranteed, you may apply for more than one workshop. Please submit a separate manuscript and cover letter for each course.
- Please do not send bound books or your only copy of a manuscript. Do not send a return envelope, a registration form or any payment with the submission; registration and payment will be arranged when you are accepted. Manuscripts should not be submitted via fax or email. Manuscripts will not be returned.
- Applicants who have been accepted into a workshop will be notified by telephone; all others will be notified by mail. Once accepted, students should register promptly.
Schedule changes do occasionally occur. For updates, visit www.92Y.org/poetry. |
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Scholarships
A limited amount of scholarship assistance is available for Poetry Center classes. For information or to request a scholarship application, call Scholarship Services at 212.415.5699. Applications are also available at Customer Service in the main lobby of the 92nd Street Y. Scholarship applications must be received by the manuscript deadline for classes that require manuscript submission. Scholarship applications should be sent to the address on the form. |
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| If you have questions about manuscript submission or any other aspect of the Writing Program, please contact the Poetry Center at 212.415.5760 / email |
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| Open House |
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The Poetry Center hosts an Open House each term to give students an opportunity to talk with workshop instructors before applying for advanced writing courses. Please note that some instructors' schedules may prevent them from attending. Contact the Poetry Center to confirm attendance by a
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Please check back for Fall open house date. |
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"Discovery"/Boston Review 2008 Poetry Contest:
The Joan Leiman Jacobson Poetry Prizes |
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The winners of the 2008 "Discovery"/Boston Review poetry contest are: Bridgette Bates of Van Nuys, CA; Barbara Claire Freeman of Berkeley, CA; Cynthia Lowen of Provincetown, MA; and Frances Justine Post of New York City.
Now in its fifth decade, the "Discovery"/Boston Review Poetry Contest, formerly "Discovery"/The Nation, is designed to attract large audiences to poets who have not yet published a book. This year, the Poetry Center is proud to partner with Boston Review. Four winners are awarded a reading at the Y (set for Monday, May 5, 8:15pm), publication in the Boston Review and $500. Timothy Donnelly, poetry editor at Boston Review, coordinates the contest, and three leading poets are invited to judge. We're pleased to announce that Jorie Graham, Reginald Shepherd and James Tate will judge in 2008. Many winners of this contest have gone on to distinguished careers as poets, among them Marilyn Hacker, Katha Pollitt, Mary Jo Salter and Gary Soto.
View the full "Discovery"
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The deadline for receipt of manuscripts for this year's contest is
Fri, Jan 16, 2009. For complete contest guidelines, visit the Y's website at www.92Y.org/poetry; call the contest voice mailbox at 212.415.5759; send an email with your mailing address or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: |
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"Discovery"/Boston Review Poetry Contest
Unterberg Poetry Center
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
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| This contest is endowed by Joan L. and Dr. Julius H. Jacobson, II. |
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