Delta Epsilon Sigma sponsors an annual writing contest open to any undergraduate (member or nonmember) in an institution which has a chapter of the society. Manuscripts may be submitted in any of four categories: for creative writing, either poetry or prose; for expository writing, either informal essays or scholarly, research-type work. The winner in each of the four categories will receive a five hundred-dollar prize.  A second prize of $250 is also sometimes awarded.

The first phase of the competition is to be conducted by local chapters, each of which is encouraged to sponsor its own contest. Editorial comment and advice by a faculty mentor is appropriate as an aid preparatory to student revision, so long as all writing is done by the student. A chapter may forward to the national competition, only one entry in each category. All entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet giving the author's name, title and category. Do not include the name of the institution on the cover sheet. Prose manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced 1,500-5,000 words in length. A long poem should be submitted singly; shorter lyrics may be submitted singly or in groups of two or three. Moderators should email all entries to desnational@stthomas.edu by December 1.

Final judging and the announcement of the result will take place not later than May 1 of the following year. Winners will be notified through the office of the local chapter moderator.

Contact: desnational@stthomas.edu
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