Steps for entering our poetry contest: 

1 - Read the contest terms and conditions. By entering, you are agreeing to these terms. 

2 - Prepare for submission by making sure that each poem you plan to enter meets the following criteria: 

• Is in PDF format. Not Word, not Docs, not Dropbox, etc. 
• Contains ONLY the title of the poem and the poem itself. If the PDF does not contain only these two things, the entry will be disqualified. 
• Contains a poem of 100 words OR LESS. Poems that are more than 100 words will be disqualified. If you need help with word count, just use WordCounter.net or a similar online counter. Your title is not included in this limit.

3 - Complete the form below and upload the poems you'd like to enter into the contest. 

4 - Follow us on TikTok, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and / or YouTube for contest updates, deadline reminders, and award announcements. 

EXAMPLE ENTRY (a PDF of only the title and the poem)

Prizes

First Place: $100 in cash and $500 in editorial services credits. 

Second Place: $50 in cash and $200 in editorial services credits. 

Third Place: $20 in cash and $50 in editorial services credits. 

Cash portions of each award will be submitted via PayPal. If the contestant does not claim the prize money and it is refunded back to us, the winner will forfeit their cash award. If the winner does not confirm their payment and contact information within seven (7) calendar days of receiving their award email, they will forfeit their cash award. 

The remainder of each award will be presented as a credit for editorial services (outlining, copy editing, publishing assistance, etc.). Credits must be used within 30 days of receipt. After a single (1) service is requested for a single (1) manuscript and the awarded credit is applied, any overage will be forfeited and any underpayment will be invoiced to the writer, with no services beginning until the owed amount is paid in full. 

Good luck! 

Your Contact Info

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