United States · North America
Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
Winning Writers
A free, well-known international contest for humorous poetry.
Free entryEnglishPoetryHumor
- Prize
- $1,000+ top prize
- Entry fee
- Free
- Deadline
- Varies (annual)
- Who can enter
- Open worldwide (in English)
- Status
- Either
- Genre
- Humor
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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