2025 poetry contests you can enter. Updated daily, with cash prizes.
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Write a poem that only has one line to enter this poetry contest. There are no other requirements. See an example in the contest announcement. A cash award will be given to the best entry.
Poetry contest is open for entries.
What is love? What is love to you? How does your relationship impact your love life? Share a free verse poem about it. Win a cash prize for your entry.
Accepting entries.
Write a poem without any rules. You decide the format, rhyme, and topic. A cash reward is available for the top poem.
Open to enter.
Write a poem that has a rhyme scheme. Your poem can be of any type or subject. There must be rhymes. A cash prize goes to the winner.
Contest open for submissions.
Free poetry contest is open.
Write a poem that only has three lines and follows the 1-5-7 syllable count. Write about anything you wish. The best poem earns a cash award.
This contest is open and accepting submissions.
Write a Haiku following the 5-7-5 syllable format. The first line has five syllables, the second has seven, and the last has five. Cash prize available for the winner.
Contest open for submissions.
Write a poem about what makes him special. Why is he the one? All poetry formats welcome. There is prize money for the top entry.
Contest open.
Write about her - what makes her the one and why she is special to you. All forms of poetry welcome. Winning entries earn a cash prize.
Contest open for submissions.
A very short poem of only three lines: 2 syllables, 4 syllables, 2 syllables. Submit your poem for a chance to win cash.
This poetry contest is open.
The subject is a witty animal poem. No other rules apply outside of the format. Write a poem that only has three lines using a specific syllable count. The top poem will take home the cash prize.
Contest open for submissions.
Write a poem for a child. Rhyming is required. A fun challenge with a cash prize for the winner.
Contest is open.
Can you share a complete story with only 75 words? Top entry wins a cash award.
Poetry contest accepting new submissions.
Write a free verse poem - no structure, no rules. The best poem receives a cash prize.
Open for new submissions.
Share a poem about love in all its forms - new love, lasting love, or even love lost. Write from the heart and make the reader feel it. The most touching poem will earn a cash prize. Cash reward for the best entry.
Contest open for submissions.
A lune is a short poem with three lines. A small poem with a big reward - cash for the winner.
Contest open for submissions.
Share a poem on the topic of betrayal and its impact. A cash prize goes to the best poem.
Contest is open.
Write an acrostic poem where the first letters of each line spell out a word. Creative writing with a cash prize for the top entry.
This poetry contest is open.
Write a poem about the good old days as you see them. The top poem earns cash.
This poetry contest is accepting new submissions.
Temptation is always near. Share your poem on how you resist it. A cash prize will be awarded.
Contest open. Entries accepted.
A short three-line poem with a 2-4-2 syllable pattern. Submit for a chance to win cash.
Contest open.
Write a poem that follows the 5-7-5 format. Winners receive a cash prize.
Accepting submissions.
Write a minute poem following the 8-4-4-4 syllable pattern. Prize money goes to the top poet.
Contest open for submissions.
Write a four-line poem with a set syllable pattern. Win cash for your creativity.
This poetry contest is open.
No structure, no limits - just creativity. The winner receives a cash prize.
This free poetry contest is open.
Write a three-line poem following the classic 5-7-5 syllable format. Cash prize included.
Contest open for submissions.
Write a poem about your faith and how it shapes your life. Winning entries earn cash rewards.
Another free poetry contest accepting submissions.
Write a Haiku - three short lines with 5-7-5 syllables. Top entry receives cash.
Accepting new submissions.
Write a 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 poem to someone you love. Cash prize for the winning poem.
Contest open for submissions.
Share a poem about your faith. A cash prize goes to the best poet.
This poetry contest is open and accepting new submissions.
Write a poem that only has 15 syllables. A free contest with a cash prize for the best work.
This free poetry contest is open for entries.
Write a 5-line rhyming poem. The winner earns a cash reward.
Contest open for submissions.
Write a poem with a rhyme scheme. The winning poet will receive a cash prize.
Open and accepting new submissions.
Write any style of poem - no rules. The best poem wins a cash award.
Open for new submissions.
Write a three-line poem following the 5-7-5 syllable count. Prize money for the top poet.
This poetry contest is open.
For this poetry contest, write about the pull of temptation. Winners receive cash prizes.
This is a free poetry contest and is open for new entries.
Write a short three-line poem with the correct syllable count. Prize money for the winner.
Contest open for submissions.
Share a love poem for this poetry contest. Winning entries receive a cash prize.
A free poetry contest that is open. Accepting submissions.
We strive to provide you with a list of free poetry contests that you can enter. When entering free poetry competitions it is important to put your best foot forward. The first thing you should look at is the contest rules...
The best poetry contests are contests that are clear on what is required from the author...
We are happy to list so many free poetry contests with cash prizes. You may have noticed that the contests we list don't have crazy high prizes...
We have added a number of contests for 2025. The most popular contests this year are the short ones! So the 5-7-5 for example... click here.