The Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest - 2025

About the Contest
The Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, hosted by Winning Writers, marks its 24th year of celebrating humorous poetry. The contest invites clever, witty, or hilarious submissions.

Contest Guidelines

• No entry fee.

• Each participant can submit only one poem.

• Maximum length: 250 lines.

• Open to all ages.

• Both unpublished and previously published works are accepted.

• Eligible to participants from all countries except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus due to U.S. restrictions.

• Submissions must be in English (nonsensical gibberish accepted).

• Poems created with AI tools (like ChatGPT) are generally not allowed unless the results are exceptionally funny. Pre-approval from organizers is required for AI-aided entries.

Prizes

The contest offers over Rs. 3L / $3,750 in prizes, including:

• First Prize: Rs. 1.6L / $2,000 + a two-year Duotrope subscription (worth Rs. 8k / $100).

• Second Prize: Rs. 40k / $500.

• Third Prize: Rs. 20k / $250.

• Honorable Mentions: 10 prizes of Rs. 8k / $100.

• Top 13 Entries: Published online.

Judging Process

The judging panel, Jendi Reiter and Lauren Singer, will evaluate submissions anonymously to ensure fairness, focusing solely on the poem's merit.

How to Submit

• Write your funniest poem.

• Visit the contest page and follow the submission instructions.

Contest Timeline

• Open for entries: August 15, 2024

• Deadline: April 01, 2025

Tips for Success

• Be original: Avoid overused ideas.

• Edit thoroughly: Ensure the poem is error-free.

• Keep humor broad and engaging.

Benefits of Participation

• Gain recognition for your work.

• Receive feedback from experienced judges.

• Network with fellow poets through Winning Writers.

How to Register?

Participants can register through the official contest link.

Deadline

Submit your entry by April 01, 2025.

Click here to access the official notification for the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.