Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2027 with Prizes Worth Up to USD 5,100
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Winning Writers announces the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2026–2027, an international creative writing competition dedicated to humorous poetry written in English. The contest gives writers and poets of different ages from most countries worldwide the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for international cash prizes.
Entry is completely free, and participants may submit either previously published or unpublished poems, provided that the work is humorous and does not exceed 250 lines. The top 13 entries are also published on the Winning Writers website, while selected winners receive cash prizes and additional benefits.
The contest is therefore a suitable opportunity for writers interested in international poetry competitions, creative writing contests, and literary awards.
Benefits
Winners receive:
- First Prize: USD 2,000, plus a two-year Duotrope subscription valued at USD 100 and a five-year Chill Subs Best subscription valued at USD 1,000.
- Second Prize: USD 750, plus a two-year Chill Subs Best subscription.
- Third Prize: USD 350, plus a two-year Chill Subs Best subscription.
- 10 Honorable Mention Awards: Each winner receives USD 200, plus a one-year Chill Subs Best subscription.
- Publication of the top 13 poems on the Winning Writers website.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants may apply if they:
- Are from one of the countries eligible for the contest.
- Meet no specific age requirement, as the competition is open to participants of all ages.
- Submit only one humorous poem.
- Write the poem in English.
- Keep the poem within a maximum of 250 lines.
- Submit either a previously published or unpublished poem.
- Remove their name and any identifying information from the poem file.
- May also submit cartoons that incorporate a humorous poem.
- May submit what the organizers describe as “Inspired Gibberish.”