Is this poetry award a fraud?

personal note desk of:

howard ely, managing editor

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dear alaina jordan,

recently, informed mail , email our editors have certified poem "knight in shining armor" semi-finalist in our international open poetry contest. if have returned proof, thank timely response. if haven't done . . .

alaina . . . imagine poem featured on
page in beautiful coffee-table edition!

mentioned in letter, , in celebration of unique talent have displayed, wish publish poem in promises 1 of highly sought-after collections of poetry have ever published. immortal verses* classic, coffee-table quality hardbound volume printed on fine-milled paper selected last generations. make handsome addition library, treasured family keepsake, , highly-valued personal gift. , best of all, magnificent volume showcase poetry of alaina jordan on entire page itself!

no obligation whatsoever

before going further, alaina, let me make 1 thing clear . . . poem selected publication based on unique talent , artistic vision. believe add importance , appeal of edition. in regard, under no obligation whatsoever submit entry fee, subsidy payment, or make purchase of kind. of course, many people wish own copy of anthology in artistry appears. if case, , have not ordered or reserved copy, welcome order - , guarantee satisfied. please see special discount information if order copy of immortal verses*.

happens now?

regarding publication of poetry, if have not returned proof approval publish, must proofread poem, appears on artist's proof. please review poem typographical errors , make necessary changes. artist's proof verifies "knight in shining armor" original work of art. , alaina, let me assure you, poem remains property - immortal verses* copyrighted compilation. means retain copyright own work of art.

, if haven't done already, must decide if have personal information , poetry included in elegant edition. in way, readers can gain greater awareness of motivations, meaning poetry has in life, story behind poem, or personal or philosophical point of view. biography featured on page itself, directly opposite poem - have 2 full pages in book devoted , artistry. , although must charge nominal fee service, under no obligation include information. poem can published without if wish. please see artist's proof further information.

again, congratulations, alaina. feel have special talent , believe poem add importance , appeal of edition. contribution immortal verses* appreciated.

sincerely,


howard ely
managing editor

p.s. alaina, should genuinely proud of accomplishment. have been selected participate in special edition because of unique vision. our pleasure publish fine poetry such yours in historic volume. and, if decide order immortal verses*, love quality of edition , way poetry presented, can proudly offer unconditional guarantee. if reason dissatisfied, return book within 90 days , money promptly refunded.

may return artist's proof mailed if find more convenient ordering online. if have not responded, must hear if wish included in historic poetry edition. if have returned artist's proof mail, need take no further action authorize publication.

proofread poem , order hardbound anthology now!
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a personal note desk of: howard ely, managing editor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- dear alaina jordan, recently, informed mail , email our editors have certified poem "knight in shining armor" semi-finalist...

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