Summer Poetry Contest Winners!

The sun has truly been shining on WordHustler’s Contest Headquarters this summer- we received some of the best entries we’ve ever gotten. We asked for poems about summer and the submissions came flooding in. But after sifting through over 400 entries, we have dutifully narrowed it down to three Winners and six Honorable Mentions.

The Winners:

Lydia Rose Rappoport-Hankins, Iowa City, IA

Justin Mohr, Las Vegas, NV

Paula Bernett, Ranchos de Taos, NM

The Honorable Mentions:

Tom Sterner, Redding, CA

Candace Leigh Coulombe, Sacramento, CA

Tanya Marcy, Sedona, AZ

Jan Johnsen, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Sidni Mordhorst, Payette, ID

Kadine Anckle, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready for our next contest- WordHustler’s first annual Literary Storm Novel Contest. That’s right, we’ve upped the stakes and we’ve upped the prize. The Literary Storm Contest will be judged by literary agent extraordinaire Danielle Chiotti from Upstart Crow Literary. The Grand Prize will be a FREE manuscript critique/edit by acclaimed manuscript consultant Joyce Sweeney (Psst! That’s a $500+ value prize!)

Details are coming about how to enter the contest- the deadline will be in November so start getting the first 50 pages of your novel ready!

And now, may we present the three winning poems! Read on to see how these three WordHustlers wowed the judges with their summer-loving way with words. [Read more →]

WordHustler’s Summer Poetry Contest: Sun, Fun, and Publishing Success!

UPDATE: Contest Deadline EXTENDED until August 14th!!!! See below for details!

School is out, as is the sun, so let’s celebrate summer with some fantastic poems. WordHustler’s Summer Poetry Contest is here!  Send us a poem under 300 words that perfectly encapsulates the feel and attributes of summer at its best (or worst).

We will then sort through all the masterpieces and post the best 3 on WordHustlerInk.com*

So get those competitive juices flowing and hit your computer – submissions are due by August 14th at 12:00pm PST. Go to the the WordHustler Summer Poetry Contest listing in the Contests section of WordHustler’s Markets and submit through our system to win!

There’s a bonus too – not only will the top 3 works be posted right here on WordHustlerInk for all the world to read and enjoy, the winning poets will also get one free submission (up to $5.99 value) each.

See below for Official Rules and Regulations. Good Luck, Hustlers!

*Please Note: “Best” will be determined by the WH team. We are looking for compelling writing that gives us insight to you as a writer and what inspires you to do what you do. Note, the WH team consists of 10 writers with a combined experience of over 80 years in the industry who will determine which work captures the theme the most passionately….

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April Poetry Contest Winners!

The time has come to announce the winners of WordHustler’s April Poetry Contest. We received hundreds of poems from amazing poets everywhere, but were forced to decide on three Winners and six Honorable Mentions.

Winners:

Megan Robb, Poughkeepsie, NY

Erin Adams, San Clemente, CA

Maureen Dolan, Hayden, ID

Honorable Mentions:

Kristy Hoard, Girard, OH

Kate Murphy, Skaneateles, NY

Sarah Seidel, Dallas, TX

Melony Malsom, Aberdeen, SD

Joshua Merrell, Bountiful, UT

Amy Platon, Orlando, FL

If you didn’t win this time, you still have a chance to enter the May writing contest, which celebrates WordHustler’s First Birthday. Look for contest rules HERE.

The three winning poems are posted below. Read on to see how these three WordHustlers wowed the judges with their poetic artfulness. [Read more →]

WordHustler’s Monthly Writing Contest: Poetry for April!

Spring has sprung, flowers are in bloom, and what better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than by some creative poems composed by WordHustler’s own poets? This month, send WordHustler a poem that showcases your poetic talents and you could win big!

In under 200 words, your task is to share with us an original piece that has not been previously published. Any theme, any topic, any form- just make sure it’s poetry. We will then sort through all the masterpieces and post the best 3 on WordHustlerInk.com*

So get those competitive juices flowing and hit your computer – submissions are due by MAY 2nd at 12:00pm PST. Go to the the WordHustler April Poetry Contest listing in the Contests section of WordHustler’s Markets (or HERE) and submit through our system to win!

There’s a bonus too – not only will the top 3 works be posted right here on WordHustlerInk for all the world to read and enjoy, the winning poets will also get one free submission (up to $5.99 value) each.

How’s that for inspiration?

See below for Official Rules and Regulations. Good Luck, Hustlers!

*Please Note: “Best” will be determined by the WH team. We are looking for compelling writing that gives us insight into you as a writer and what inspires you to do what you do. Note, the WH team consists of 10 writers with a combined experience of over 80 years in the industry who will determine which work captures the theme the most passionately….

[Read more →]