Poetry Contests

Everything A Miracle Poetry/Writing Contests

EVERYTHING A MIRACLE POETRY CONTEST is open to anyone who can tell about a true miracle in the form of a poem. A miracle is an extraordinary experience. You may also create from specific knowledge or a perspective which allows the “ordinary” to be seen as extraordinary. Multiple entries are accepted. Postmark Deadlines (semi-annual): June 30th and December 31st each year. Prizes: First Prize is $350; Second: $100; Third: $50. Entry fee: $6 per...

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The New Quarterly Poetry and Writing Contests

The New Quarterly is proud to announce The Peter Hinchcliffe Fiction Award, sponsored by the St. Jerome’s University English Dept. Winning Story: $1,000 Deadline: May 28, 2012 Entry Fee: $40 per submission* For a work of short fiction by a Canadian writer in the early stages. We define a writer in the early stages as someone who has not yet published a first story collection or novel. *Entry fee includes a one-year subscription to The New...

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Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

Guidelines for the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest Now in its eleventh year. We seek today’s best humor poems. Total cash prizes of $3,600 will be awarded, with a top prize of $1,500. This contest is free to enter. Click here to read winning entries from the past. Submission Period Entries accepted August 15, 2011-April 1, 2012 How to Submit Your Entry We accept entries online. Click here to submit your entry now. There is no fee to...

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Winning Writers’ Sports Poetry & Prose Contest

Winning Writers’ Sports Poetry & Prose Contest http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/sports/sp_guidelines.php Guidelines for the Sports Poetry & Prose Contest This new contest seeks today’s best poetry and prose on sports-related themes. We will award $5,000 in prizes. Submit online. Introduction Whether you’re a player or a fan, or the kid who counted the minutes till gym class was over, sports can bring out the best and...

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Last Call! The Iowa Review Awards 2012 – Deadline: January 31, 2012

The Iowa Review Awards Guidelines: http://iowareview.uiowa.edu/rules Annual contest in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry Grand prize of $1500 plus publication Runners-up receive $750 plus publication Submit by mail or online: (http://iowareview.submishmash.com/submit) $20 entry fee Deadline: January 31, 2012

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‘Poetry In Motion’ Sonnet Writing Contest 2012

Theme:  Holidays and Special Events . . .  Past and Present Geoffrey Owens, from The Cosby Show, and RisingStar31 Productions have teamed up to launch our first Poetry-in-Motion Writing Contest, an initiative to showcase the literary works of talented writers. The theme is, “Holidays and Special Events, Past and Present.” Geoffrey, a Shakespearean actor, instructor, and talented poet, has created an exciting new selection of poetry-filled,...

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