One of the joys of poetry is sharing our thoughts, passions and insights with other people.  And it's even better when our peers recognize the efforts needed to turn a hard earned  phrase into a work of art! To encourage our poetic impulses and recognize our ability to select just the right word for that particular thought and deep discernment, WyoPoets offers multiple opportunities to submit work for peer consideration, publication and recognition. Don't be shy — your poetic voice is needed!

Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest

The Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest is held each year in the Fall, opening on October 1 and closing on December 31.
Visit the Shea Contest page.
​The Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest is conducted on an annual basis and is open to all poets residing in the US.
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Members-Only Chapbook Contest

The Members-Only Chapbook Contest takes place every other year, opposite the Members-Only Contest. Winners will have their poems printed in a chapbook. You must be a WyoPoets member to enter.
Find out more about contest guidelines and dates here: https://www.wyopoets.org/chapbook-contest.html

You can purchase copies of chapbooks from previous years.
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Members-Only Contest

The Members-Only Contest takes place every other year, opposite the Members-Only Chapbook Contest. You must be a WyoPoets member to enter.
Find out more about contest guidelines and dates here: https://www.wyopoets.org/members-only-contest.html