The contest is organized by Winning Writers located in Western Massachusetts, United States of America.
You may submit one humor poem, in English. Your poem should not exceed 250 lines in length.
You may submit published or unpublished work.
Now in its 23rd year, this contest seeks today’s best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work. $3,750 in prizes.
Please submit one humor poem during
August 15, 2023-April 1, 2024
Prizes:
- First Prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
- Second Prize: $500
- Third Prize: $250
- Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each
- Top 12 entries published online
Submit online. No fee to enter. Judge: Jendi Reiter, assisted by Lauren Singer. One poem only, please. Length limit: 250 lines maximum. No restriction on age of author. Both unpublished and previously published work accepted. Authors from all countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions). The poem you submit should be in English. Inspired gibberish is also accepted (example). Read the winning poems from our 22nd contest.
First time entering? We prepared this brief video to guide you. See also our short entry checklist, then click the button below to submit. The results of our 23rd contest will be announced on August 15, 2024.
Website link: Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee) – Winning Writers