2017 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

winning writers logoThe Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, sponsored by the folks at Winning Writers, is now in its fifteenth year. The contest is seeking the best in original humor poems. Published and unpublished poems of any length are welcome. One poem per person, please.

Entry Fee: NONE

Deadline: April 1, 2017

Prizes: First Prize: $1,000; Second Prize: $250; Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each. The top 12 entries will be published online

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2016 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

winning writers logoThe Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, sponsored by the folks at Winning Writers, is now in its fifteenth year. The contest is seeking the best in original humor poems. Published and unpublished poems of any length are welcome. One poem per person, please.

Entry Fee: NONE

Deadline: April 1, 2016

Prizes: First Prize: $1,000; Second Prize: $250; Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each. The top 12 entries will be published online

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Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this information as a public service. We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse any specific events, conferences, workshops, or programs. Persons interested in participating are responsible for performing their own due diligence and research.

2015 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

winning writers logoThe Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, sponsored by the folks at Winning Writers, is now in its fourteenth year. The contest is seeks the best in original humor poems. Published and unpublished poems of any length are welcome. One poem per person, please.

Entry Fee: NONE

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Prizes: $1000 for top prize; 10 honorable mentions for $100 each. The top 11 entries will be published online

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Sports Fiction and Essay Contest

lion-mobileNow in its third year, this contest, sponsored by Winning Writers, seeks the best in original sports-themed fiction and essays. Published or unpublished welcome. Up to 6000 words.

Entry Fee: $16 per story

Deadline: May 31, 2014

Prizes: FICTION: First Prize, $1,000; Honorable Mentions, 5 awards of $100 each. ESSAYS: First Prize, $1,000; Honorable Mentions, 5 awards of $100 each.

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Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this information as a public service. We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse any specific events, conferences, workshops, or programs. Persons interested in participating are responsible for performing their own due diligence and research.