GUIDELINES 

The contest begins on June 1st, 2007 and ends JUNE 15, 2008 (as per entry postmarks).

The poet submitting the winning poem will be awarded $1,000, publication of the poem in Rosebud, and three copies of the contest issue.

Four poets whose poems are judged to be "runnerups" will be awarded $100, publication and three copies of the issue.

To enter, send 3-5 original unpublished poems, any style or theme, (one copy of each poem, each no longer than one page, may not be handwritten) and the required entry fee of $10 (check payable to Rosebud/Stafford Prize; cash also accepted) to the judge.

Judge: R. Virgil Ellis, c/o Stafford Poetry Award, P.O. Box 614, Cambridge, WI 53523.

The poet's name and address should be on the upper right-hand corner of each page.

Each entry should have a cover letter with a brief bio included.

If the entry is not read (see below) it and the fee will be returned ON REQUEST (enclose SASE, self-addressed, stamped envelope with the request to return).

Note that entries will NOT be read if:

• The required entry fee of $10 is omitted.

• There is no SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope).

• There is insufficient postage, or insufficient return postage.

• The entry is postmarked after the deadline.