Yes, the poetry and prose will be judged separately. I agree, it would be hard to judge the two together. A little bit more from Dee-Marie: Renderosity Magazine is trying something new, and we would like to know what you think of this idea. We are running a writer's contest for the first time in the Renderosity's Contest Section. As this is the first time a writer's contest has been conducted in this manner, we would like to get your views on what you think - and of course, while you are there, you can always post an entry. Please note: For the writer's contest - there is a Winner for the Top Poetry entry and for the Top Short Story ONLY; however, all entries have a chance to win the book Marry your muse [autographed by the author] in a random drawing.