Literary award · Germany · since 1961

Bayerischer Poetentaler

Award for persons and institutions that have promoted Bavarian culture (1961–). Established 1961 in Germany.

About Bayerischer Poetentaler

Bayerischer Poetentaler is a Bavarian literary prize of the writers guild Münchner Turmschreiber.

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Recent winners

YearWinnerWinning work
2019Christoph Süß—
2016Elmar Wepper—
2016Lisa Fitz—
2016Hans Göttler—
2016Werner Asam—
2015Anton G. Leitner—
2015Brigitte Walbrun—
2015Marcus H. Rosenmüller—
2015Christian Springer—
2014Asta Scheib—
2014Miroslav Nemec—
2014Udo Wachtveitl—
2014Gisela Schneeberger—
2014Traudi Siferlinger—
2013Hanns Meilhamer—

From Wikidata; the list may be incomplete for some years.

Eligibility and entering

Check the official rules of the Bayerischer Poetentaler for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

If you are self-published, look for an explicit statement that independently published books are accepted, and budget for entry fees and copies for judges.

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