Submit one poem to our Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest by April 1. Win $2,000. No fee.
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Deadline May 31 (must be received by this date), formerly April 1. Recommended free contest awards publication and prizes up to $1,000 for a personal essay or short story, 1,500-2,500 words, on a specified theme. The journal seeks to promote respectful dialogue among many worldviews and fields of study; entries should reflect these values. This year's theme is "How to Focus in an Era of Distractions". Enter via online form.
Published: March 3, 2023
Prizes: $3,500
Deadline: Apr 1, 2023
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Prizes: $9,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2023
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Prizes: $20,400
Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
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Prizes: $9,000
Deadline: Sep 30, 2023
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