Winning Writers
Northampton, MA, United StatesAbout
Winning Writers finds and creates quality resources for poets and writers. It was founded by Jendi Reiter and Adam Cohen in 2001. We are located in Western Massachusetts. We sponsor four annual contests: the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee), the North Street Book Prize for Self-Published Books, the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest, and the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. We are one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest, 2015-2019).Jury
Dennis NORRIS II
Jendi REITER
Ellen LAFLECHE
Soma MEI SHENG FRAZIER
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Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest:
Winning Writers will award $3,000 each for the top story and the top essay. For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. Ten Honorable Mentions will receive $200 each (any category). The top 12 entries will be published online. Enter online during October 15-April 30. Winning Writers is one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest).
$20 to register
Closed registration
$6 200 + Grant + Publication
Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest :
$1,000 will be awarded for the best humor poem. $2,250 in total prizes. The top 12 entries will be published online. No fee to enter.
Free registration
Closed registration
$1 350 + Grant + Publication
Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest:
We will award the Tom Howard Prize of $3,000 for a poem in any style or genre, and the Margaret Reid Prize of $3,000 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. Ten Honorable Mentions will receive $200 each (any style). The top 12 entries will be published online. Submit published or unpublished work.
$15 to register
Closed registration
$6 200 + Grant + Publication
North Street Book Prize for Self-Published Books:
Your self-published book can win up to $5,000 with valuable added benefits. Over $12,000 in total prizes. Submit online or by mail.
$65 to register
Closed registration
$6 250 + Grant
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