Global call for humor poems (published/unpublished), $3,750 prizes, deadline April 1, 2024, no entry fee.
About the Opportunity
Now in its 23rd year, the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is open for submissions seeking today’s best humor poems. The contest accepts both published and unpublished work, with a total of $3,750 in prizes. Here are the key details:
- Theme/Objective:
- Seeking the best humor poems.
- Accepts both published and unpublished work
Who Can Submit
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Students | Open to all students |
| Professionals | Open to professionals |
| Age Restriction | No restriction on age |
| Country/Region | All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions) |
| Academic Requirement | None specified |
| Other Criteria | The poem must be in English. Authors must obtain pre-approval for entries employing AI. Poems written with AI assistance are generally not eligible unless deemed exceptionally funny. |
Deadline
Submit one humor poem during the period: August 15, 2023 – April 1, 2024
Award
Prizes totaling $3,750, including:
- First Prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from co-sponsor Duotrope (a $100 value).
- Second Prize: $500.
- Third Prize: $250.
- Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each.
- Top 13 entries published online.
Entry Fee
No entry fee.
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals
- Award Type Prize-money
- Program Frequency Yearly