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Poets’ Lunch – Call for Submissions  by 26 May

The ACT Writers Centre and Z4 Wines present the Poets’ Lunch on Friday 20 June (during the Canberra Writers Festival).  Submissions of poetry are invited from current members for a celebratory publication which will be printed by Boris Books. Up to 30 poems may be selected for publication and those poets will be invited to read their work during the lunch.  Word count: 30 lines maximum. Max: 1 entry per person. Theme: capital letters. Email your plain text (no attachments) contributions to poetslunch@live.com.au   No entry fee.  Please include your name, membership number and contact details with your submission. Please write a one sentence bio below your poem. The entries will be judged without names and poets will be notified of the results before the lunch. Bookings for the Poets' Lunch can be made by 16 June on 6262 9191 with credit card, or by cheque or in person at the Writers Centre. Cost: $40 for members and $60 for non-members (includes meal, wine, tea/coffee and a copy of the booklet, valued at $10).  Catering by Sage café www.sagerestaurant.net.au  Wine kindly supplied by Z4 Wines www.z4.com.au