Submit To Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2024

Now in its 23rd year, Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is one of the most prestigious poetry competitions that are usually open annually.

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2024

Now in its 23rd year, Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is one of the most prestigious poetry competitions that are usually open annually. It's a poetry contest seeks today's best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work.

Cash Prizes

The selected winners Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest win $3,750 in total prize.

• 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

Timeline 

Please submit one humor poem during

August 15, 2023-April 1, 2024

The results of our 23rd contest will be announced on August 15, 2024.

Submission Guidelines 

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 Both unpublished and previously published work accepted.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.

 See also our short entry checklist, then click the button below to submit.

 

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