Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest

You've got 18 more days to enter our Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. We'll award $3,000 to the best poem in any style and $3,000 to the best poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. The top 12 poems will be published online, and the top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value).

Submit here.

Michal 'MJ' Jones will assist final judge S. Mei Sheng Frazier

Submit 3 poems for one $20 entry fee. Submissions may be published or unpublished. Most countries eligible. This contest is sponsored by Winning Writers and recommended by Reedsy.

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Prefer to Enter by Mail?

Send your entry and fee to: Winning Writers, Attn: Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, 351 Pleasant Street Suite B PMB 222, Northampton, MA 01060-3998, USA. Checks must be drawn on US banks in US funds, payable to Winning Writers. US currency is also acceptable. Postmark your entry by September 30.

Questions?

See past winners and more contest information on our website.