Poetry Awards 2025

Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards 

EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: 11/3/2025


         Calling all poets! We’re looking for poems of all styles–rhyming, free verse, haiku, and more–for the 20th Annual Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards! This is the only Writer’s Digest competition exclusively for poets. Enter any poem 32 lines or fewer or chapbook 25 pages or fewer for your chance to win $1,000 in cash.


PROSPECTUS
             Everything you’ll need to know can be found on WritersDigest.com or in an easy to follow PDF which outlines the following:

 

• PRIZES
• DEADLINES AND FEES
• HOW TO ENTER
• PREPARING YOUR ENTRY
• RULES AND GUIDELINES
• FAQ
• 2025-2026 WD COMPETITION PLANNER 

 

-For questions related to any of the topics above, email us at: writersdigestwritingcompetition@aimmedia.com. Please reference the the competition name in the subject line of the email.
            -For questions related to your Submittable account, including payment, connect via email at: submittersupport@submittable.com or via the help form at: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/