for poetry writers

Call for Entries: Writer's Digest Poetry Awards

I'm pleased to announce the only WD competition exclusively for poets, the Writer's Digest Poetry Awards! Regardless of style—rhyming, free verse, haiku and more—if your poems are 32 lines or fewer, we want them all. Submit your entries by the December 20, 2007 deadline ... and your words could be worth cold hard cash!

First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $100
Fourth Through Tenth Place: $25
Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate to Writer's Digest Books

Plus, the names and poem titles of all First- through Tenth-Place winners will be printed in an upcoming issue of Writer's Digest, and all winners will receive a copy of the 2008 Poet's Market. Click here for guidelines and to enter online!

http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/poetry/

Good luck.

Is it normal that they ask for a submission fee?

Hannelore, it depends on the contest. At least half of them do. I'm on a budget and stick to free contests only.

I would think the sites that don't ask for a fee are more credible. I don't want to have to pay for being allowed to submit a written piece of my own work. I think it's just a matter of principle. Still, I think it's wonderful that Dotsie calls our attention to such contests. I've read every one suggestion. Thanks so much!!!