Your Voice Wanted: Spring 2025 Publishing Opportunities

Now Accepting: Spring 2025 Call for Poetry

Poetry wishes for a community

I’ve spent years sifting through literary contests, separating gems from scams. Winning the right contest can elevate your voice, boost your credibility, and ignite your confidence.

Below is my curated list of 28+ free (no entry fee) international writing contests.

All are open to submissions from writers worldwide and often include poetry categories (many also welcome fiction, nonfiction, scripts, or other forms).

Before there were books…

As we are looking at the end of March - April 2025, the following deadlines are based on current knowledge. Many competitions happen each month, so this list can provide ongoing poetic joy

Here are the best platforms to publish poems, share stories, and monetize your creativity