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One of the Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers
Fun, attractive site introduces the basics of poetic technique, plus a few writing prompts to get you started. The addictive "e-muse" poetry generator creates surprisingly good free verse by asking you to fill in the blanks, Mad Libs style.
Source: http://www.poetryexpress.org/
Categories: Resources and Contests for Students and Educators
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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