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WHAT IS THE HOLLER POETRY CONTEST ALL ABOUT?
H.O.L.L.E.R!: Heather On Literary Lives of Excellence Revisited: An Anthology of a Decade Project, was founded in 2005 by Heather Covington, publisher of Disilgold Soul Literary Review Online as featured at www.Disilgold.com to historically recognize, document, showcase and celebrate some of the most prolific writers of poetry on the turn of the 21st century and their poetry works. Only the Top 100 Poets worldwide will gain publishing in this highly anticipated and historical work featuring a biography, photo and poetry showcase of each contributor. The publication is due by 2008. The publication currently has 25 winners so far and is expected to announce 25 more winners in 2006 via weekly sponsored PerSOULnalities YOU Poetry e-Bash Contests powered by the renown DLNA Awards E-Newsletter. Entrants are automatically signed on upon registration. Entrants must also submit an additional motivational and educational poem for youth to be featured in spin off version also due 2008. Young readers will get to enjoy work from today's top authors as well.
FINALISTS WILL BE JUDGED BY CELEBRATED NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNING AUTHOR, OMAR TYREE, ALSO AUTHOR OF WHAT THEY WANT.
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WHAT MAKES HOLLER UNIQUE?
What makes HOLLER so unique, is that everyone can participate from 18-94. HOLLER welcomes celebrities, political leaders, entertainers, artists, career professionals, media personalities, authors and poets to contribute to the anthology. Portions of book sales will go toward children's educational programs, a traditional goal conceived at the inception of Disilgold Publishing under the F.O.S.P. (Fingertips of Success Program) since 2001.
KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Bruce George, award winning and pioneering co-founder of Def Poetry Jam is scheduled for rare appearance at the next YOUnity Reviewers Guild Literary Legends Ball.
Visit the author's site: www.BruceGeorgeMedia.com.
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DID YOU KNOW YOUR SUBMISSION IS ALSO ENTERED IN CELEBRITY JUDGED CONTESTS?
Not only are entrants entered in the HOLLER anthology contest, but weekly YOUnity Guild Literary Contests judged by our all star celebrity panel of judges. HOLLER entrants can expect to be recognized at all YGA events and upcoming celebrations. DEE FREEMAN WAS NAMED BEST FEMALE POET OF THE MONTH APRIL 2006, DARREN B. RANKINS WAS HONORED WITH THE BEST SPIRITUAL SPOKEN WORD ARTIST AWARD 2006 AND MARC LACY WAS HONORED WITH THE BEST MALE POET OF THE YEAR, SO THESE FINE POETS WILL BE FEATURED IN HOLLER. THERE ARE STILL MORE CATEGORIES LEFT FOR NEW POETRY WINNERS.
Cynthia Highsmith Hooks, one of the 1st top 25 poets, participated in the PerSOULnalities YOU Poetry Bash Contest in 2003 and won the Omar Tyree Poetry Circle Award for entry of "I Am A Poet." Her poem will grace HOLLER: Heather On Literary Lives of Excellence Revisited. HOLLER features a tribute to the top 25 poets.
The new Holler Contest 2006 officially begins on April 25, 2006.
Cynthia Highsmith Hooks can be visited at www.chighsmithhooks.com
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENTERING THE HOLLER WRITERS ANTHOLOGY CONTEST?
HOLLER has been spotlighted nationally and is one of the most popular poetry contests online originated in the Bronx, a place synonymous with historically legends. It's publisher, Disilgold, which opens its doors officially in 2006 as a source for compiled historical anthologies, has acquired international acclaim for its YOUnity Reviewers Guild Literary Awards division established in 2003 and gaining the attention of the Daily News several times, renown Amsterdam News ( The Largest Black Newspaper), Caribbean Life ( New York's popular local newspaper), the Bronx Times ( Largest Bronx News Source), and AMAG, a Brooklyn born publication. In addition, the founder has been featured on the Learning Channel, BCAT TV, Manhattan Neighborhood Network Television, 88.7fm, 97.1fm, 98.7 KissFM and 107.5fm.
The contributors of HOLLER have been featured in major media as well. Denise Campbell, founder of the Reclaiming Life Campaign, designed to help prevent domestic violence, has been featured in the Daily News with a full spread feature. Her works range from poetry to urban fiction murder mysteries and drama.
Visit the author's site at www.DeniseCampbell.com
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HOLLER WRITERS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Holler Anthology is an 8x11 250 page anthology compilation. All individual poetry submissions must be typed on 8x11 white paper. Use GEORGIAN print for entire poem and 12 font except for title, use 13 font. Begin poem 2 inches from top. Type title in ALL CAPS and BOLD PRINT center justified. Skip 1 line after title and type author's full name. List COPYRIGHT date directly below author's name. For COPYRIGHT, do not skip line after author's name. Use REGULAR, not bold GEORGIAN FONT still, but italicize) in 10 FONT. Be sure to include the COPYRIGHT symbol with year of copyright. Use your insert key in your word program and search for the COPYRIGHT typographical symbol. Skip a line after COPYRIGHT. For poem, use 12 font and center justify text. Be sure to leave 1 inch at bottom. If you need to continue poem on a new page, try this method instead.
Use title format as suggested above and follow all guidelines. Now go to your column program. Make 2 columns. Proceed to type your poem in one column, but right justify text toward center of paper. Begin rest of poem after you have reached 1 inch above bottom in the next column, but left justify text this time. Shift poetry as needed so text lines up evenly and neatly. If this format is too complicated, proceed to next page utilizing aforementioned guidelines with title and copyright, but this time add the words (CONTINUED) after title with a hyphen and space. The word CONTINUED should be typed in all caps. We will send mailed guidelines upon registration.
Margie Gosa Shivers is the author of ANONYMITY. Her poetry " As Imperfect as I am is featured top 25 winner in HOLLER. Visit the author at www.Margegosa.com
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HOLLER SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Disilgold will mail an application upon request via a written or typed query requesting to join HOLLER and SASE ( Self addressed stamped envelope due to thousands of entries expected).Thank you for your cooperation.
Upon receipt of our application, expect to also submit the following:
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1. Application
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2. 150 Word Biography
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3. Photo (Face Shot)- Must have clarity
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4. 2 copies of up to 5 Poetry Submissions in Proper Format
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5. Any book samples if applicable
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6. Full contact sheet (EMAIL/ WEBSITE/ ADDRESS/ PHONE NUMBER
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7. If an author- Submit a media kit
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8. Expect to email your biography and poetry inline text style upon approval and contact by Disilgold.
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9. A check or money order in the amount of $10 per poem or $50 per 5 poems if invited personally by founder made payable to:
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Heather Covington
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P.O. BOX 652
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Bronx, NY 10469
HOLLER WRITER TRIBUTE: ShoLove Da Poetic is our latest featured HOLLER WRITE. He's also, the author of Overstanding The Stresses of Time available at www.Amazon.com and www.NesheePublication.com
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A DECADE IN REVIEW: SAMPLE OF POETICAL TOPICS WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN HOLLER
HOLLER WRITER: Beverly Johnson contributed a poetry tribute to Ossie Davis. Her new anthology, GUMBO FOR THE SOUL is due soon.Visit www.Gumboforthesoul.com.
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HOLLER WRITERS TOUR & EVENTS
Stay tuned for announcement of events HOLLER writers can gain discount or VIP passes for attendance by registering for listed events directly from the site.Just emailDisilgold@aol.com if you wish to join the HOLLER WRITERS TOUR which includes discount participation in tradeshows, bookfairs and annual events. HOLLER WRITERS are also able to showcase and/or sell their books. HOLLER WRITERS will be visible everywhere as DISILGOLD launches a new HOLLER WRITERS t-shirt line. Stay tune for launch of our online store. HOLLER WRITERS can also, enhance their own tours with discounted LEGENDS Urban Wear apparel, a sure way to make an historical statement. HOLLER WRITERS gain access to discount media sponsorship of the YOUnity Guild Awards Literary Legends Ball as we set out for a full media blitz of which all sponsors will be included in our media campaign.
Lynnette Velasco joined us at the Circle of Sisters Expo hosted by 107.5fm WBLS and sold out her new children's book, ZINZI. Her book is available on www.AMAZON.com.
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PERSOULNALITIES YOU POETRY BASH CONTEST & CRITIQUE FORUM CENTER ONLINE
The PerSOULnalities YOU Poetry Bash is accepts single poetry entries @$10 for writers interested in the HOLLER Anthology Contest ONLY . However, by entering 5 poems, poets will qualify for celebrity judged monthly contests.
Winners are announced monthly on site whether a HOLLER writer or participant in both the HOLLER Contest and Celebrity Judged contests. Fill free to repeat featured PerSOULnalities YOU Poetry Bash Contests.
To enter our online contest, you may email a query to DISILGOLD@AOL.com and Disilgold may accept your poetry entry via email. You will also, receive an invite to a specialized and new POETRY FORUM to share your poetry openly to members and receive direct feedback from members.
Payment may be made direct to DISILGOLD@AOL.COM via WWW.PAYPAL.COM or mail $10 per poem made payable to:
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Heather Covington
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P.O. BOX 652
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Baychester Station
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Bronx, NY 10469
The same DISCLAIMER applies for HOLLER ANTHOLOGY CONTEST.
Featured is Pam Osbey our 2004 SPRING POETRY BASH RECIPIENT who received over 1000 votes when the DLNA Awards E-Newsletter as featured at www.Disilgold.com hosted the PerSOULnalities YOU Poetry Bash. The E-Poetry Bash is expected to return in 20076
Visit Pam Osbey at http://www.mochasistahonline.com/bio.htm
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HOLLER WRITERS PROVISIONS AND DISCLAIMER
By participating in the HOLLER Writer's Anthology Contest, you understand Disclaimer and all provisions and agree that Disilgold bears the right to utilize its discretion upon publishing any submission, can terminate publishing at anytime and is not entitled to pay contributors before, during or after publishing. You agree and understand that you are the owner of said work, COPYRIGHT bearer, grant Disilgold unlimited use to publish work and photo via electronic format, via online, documentaries, movies, tele-communications, advertisements, anthologies, affiliate publisher's works, and all subsequent forms of communication for unlimited use minus request for corrections, update of biography, vocabulary, content or arrangement. You agree to indemnify Disilgold and hold Disilgold harmeless of any suits or claims whatsoever and accept all responsibility for any claims of infringement, harm, tresspassing, or violation of third parties privacy, logos and trademarks. You agree you have obtained all necessary and proper permissions to utilize any content from third parties. You agree and understand that Disilgold bears no right to ownership of said work and all rights of work remain the property of said owner, and that fees for contest entry do not constitute automatic entry or poetry and fees may not be returned. While top featured participant's names will be featured in publication, participation does not include copy of work. Disilgold may feature top 25 poets of the year based on online bashes, but final winners will be published and announced in anthology.
Featured author Tanya R. Bates is a YOUnity Guild Award Winning Poet of the Year who graced us with her poetry book: One Day's Peace. Her site can be visited at www.Tanyabates.com.
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