When was the Sports Poetry & Prose Contest launched?
2011.

How can I increase my chances of winning a prize?
Read the judge's advice.

Is there any age restriction?
No - open to all ages.

Is there any country restriction?
No - open to contestants from any nation. However, your work must be in English.

Are my entries judged anonymously?
Yes.

Are my entries judged separately from one another (if I enter more than one)?
Yes.

Can a contestant win more than one prize in a year?
Yes - you can win a prize in each category (poetry and prose) in the same year.

In the poetry category, is the reading fee $15 per poem?
No - your fee of $15 covers up to 2 poems.

Is there a limit to the overall size of an entry?
Yes - an entry should not exceed 6,000 words.

Is there any limit on the number of entries I may submit?
No - you may submit any number of entries.

May I submit via email?
We prefer you to submit online with a credit card. However, if you pay your fee via PayPal, then you may email your submission to us (see our PayPal instructions).

May I submit via postal mail?
No - please submit through our online form or via PayPal.

May I include illustrations or photos with my entry?
No.

May I submit work that has two or more authors?
Maybe - please email Adam Cohen at adam@winningwriters.com for advice.

May I submit a work by someone who has died?
No. The authors of all submissions must be living.

May I submit a work simultaneously to you and to other contests and publishers?
Yes, and please notify us if it is accepted elsewhere.

May I submit a work that has been translated from another language?
Yes, if you wrote both the original work and the translation.

Will you return my entry after the contest?
No - please keep a copy of your work.

By entering, am I making any ongoing commitment to buy anything?
No - your entry fee is a one-time charge.

Will I keep the copyright to my work?
Yes. You keep the copyright to your submission. If you achieve finalist status or better, Winning Writers only requests permission to publish your work on WinningWriters.com, in our email publications, and in our press releases. Any other use would be negotiated with you.

Does Winning Writers sponsor any other contests?
Yes - our no-fee Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.

Do you rent any contestant information to third parties?
No. See our privacy policy.

How can I find out more?
Please email Adam Cohen at adam@winningwriters.com or call us toll-free at 866-WINWRIT.