Writory Poetry Contest, Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answer: Writory runs a monthly international poetry contest. Entries open on the 1st and close on the 25th at 11:59 PM India Standard Time, results are announced on the 30th, and a single poem costs $5, two cost $8 and five cost $15, or Rs 150, Rs 220 and Rs 450 in India. It is open worldwide from age 13, in any language, with cash prizes for winners and a certificate and a five criteria score for every entrant.
Key facts
- Contest cycle: entries open the 1st, close the 25th at 11:59 PM IST, results on the 30th.
- Fees: one poem $5, two poems $8, five poems $15. In India: Rs 150, Rs 220, Rs 450.
- Eligibility: anyone aged 13 or over, any country, any language, no theme and no word limit.
- Judging: five criteria, creativity, emotion, structure, language and theme, scored by human readers.
- Every entrant receives a participation certificate. Winners also receive cash prizes and free entry the next month.
- Three consecutive months of entries also earns a free entry.
- Entry fees are not refundable once a poem has been submitted, because judging begins immediately.
Questions
Who can enter the Writory poetry contest?
Anyone aged 13 or over, from any country. Poems are accepted in any language, and there is no theme restriction or word limit.
How much does it cost to enter?
One poem is $5, two poems are $8 and five poems are $15. Poets in India pay Rs 150, Rs 220 and Rs 450. The price shown at checkout is in your local currency.
When are results announced?
Results are announced on the 30th of each month. Every entrant can see their five criteria score in their profile, whether they won or not.
Do I keep the rights to my poem?
Yes. You keep copyright in your work. Writory publishes winning poems on the site with the poet's byline.
By the Writory editorial team. Updated July 2026.
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