2024 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest – Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again! Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest. The entry process is a one-step system. Sonnet(s) must be submitted with the Entry Form. Complete instructions for entering are available on our website.
The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is an annual event that welcomes entries from around the world. Cash prizes, totaling over $3,000, will be awarded in several categories, including:
- Top Four Sonnets
- Regional (Four Winners – Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa)
- Best Youth (Four Winners – High School and Younger)
- Laureate’s Choice (Sixteen Winners)
There is a $5 FEE for up to three sonnets per entry through April 30, 2024. To encourage timely submissions, the entry fee will increase to $10 on May 1, 2024. There is NO FEE for entrants in the Youth category (high school and younger) or for undergraduate college students.
For complete contest information, visit sonnetcontest.org.
The deadline for entries is June 1, 2024. Submissions should be made through our on-line process, with payment option by PayPal or check. If this process presents a hardship, instructions for entering by mail will be provided upon request. Just send us an email at entries@sonnetcontest.org.
River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest.