Writer's Digest Poetry Awards (Single Poem and Chapbook)
Writer's Digest · terms quoted from the contest's own page
Deadline, in the contest's own words
Entries must be submitted online (11:59 pm EST) by December 1, 2026.
EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 2, 2026
The deadline quote prints a time and a time zone; both are the page's own. Our check read the page on October 31, 2026; confirm on the contest's page before entering.
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Two categories share the page: a single poem of up to 32 lines, and a chapbook of up to 25 pages with no more than one poem per page. The single-poem fee rises from $20 to $25 after the early-bird date of November 2, 2026; the quoted excerpts give the chapbook rate for the final deadline alone. The final deadline is December 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Work must be original, unpublished at the time of submission and in English. First-place winners receive $1,000 in cash, with notification on or before January 30, 2027.
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The terms, quoted
| Deadline and submission period, as printed | Entries must be submitted online (11:59 pm EST) by December 1, 2026. EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: November 2, 2026 |
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| Entry fee | Early-Bird Deadline: November 2, 2026 Single Poem entry—$20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry. Deadline: December 1, 2026 Single Poem entry—$25 for the first entry; $20 for each additional poetry entry. Chapbook entry—$40 for the first entry; |
| Fee waivers | No separate fee-waiver statement on the pages we quote; any free category appears under Entry fee |
| Prize | One First Place Winner in each category will receive: $1,000 in cash |
| Judge | Not stated on the pages we quote |
| Eligibility and limits | Only original works that have not been published (at the time of submission) in print, digital or online publications will be considered. All entries must be in English. |
| Submission requirements | Single Poem: 32 line maximum. Chapbook: 25 page maximum. No more than one poem per page |
| Rights terms (copyright, first publication, reproduction) | Writer’s Digest assumes all entries are original and are the works and property of the entrant, with all rights granted therein. |
| How results are announced | Top Award Winners will be notified on or before January 30, 2027. |
Sources
- Poetry Awards (Writer's Digest). Our check: October 31, 2026.
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