Forward Prizes for Poetry 2004
The UK's most valuable annual poetry prizes are in their 13th year and going strong. Founded by William Sieghart, chairman of the Forward Arts Foundation, they are designed to raise the profile of contemporary poetry and reward both established and up-and-coming poets, with prizes for the best collection, best first collection and best single poem. Previous winners include Ted Hughes, Carol Ann Duffy and Thom Gunn.

Ateneo Writers Workshop Now Accepting Submissions
The Ateneo Institute for Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) is now accepting applications for the 4th Ateneo National Writers Workshop to be held on October 18-22, 2004.

Each applicant must submit a portfolio of works containing any one of the following: (1) five poems; (2) three short stories; written in Filipino or in English; together with a title page containing the author's pseudonym and a table of contents. The portfolio must also be accompanied by a diskette containing a file of the document(s) saved in rich text format (rtf).

All submissions must also include a sealed envelope containing the author's real name, address, contact number, and one-page biodata with a 2x2 ID picture attached to it.

Twelve fellowships will be awarded to the accepted writers from all over the country, and will include travel fare and food and lodging accommodations.

Entries must be addressed to: Dr. Benilda Santos, The Director, Ateneo National Writers Workshop, c/o the Filipino Department, Dela Costa Building, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Deadline of submissions is on August 27, 2004.

For inquiries, please contact Mr. Jason Jacobo at 426-60-01 local 5321/5323 or Mr. Lawrence Ypil at local 53

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