Poetry Awards 2027
Writer's Digest Competitions
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- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 3, 2026
- Last verified
- Oct 26, 2026
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Calling all poets! We’re looking for poems of all styles–rhyming, free verse, haiku, and more–for the 21st 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…
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Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: 11/2/2026 Calling all poets! We’re looking for poems of all styles–rhyming, free verse, haiku, and more–for the 21st 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 2026 WD COMPETITION PLANNER -For questions related to any of the topics above, email us at: writersdigestwritingcompetition@aimmedia.com. Please reference the competition name in the subject line of the em...