Wingword Poetry Competition: Win Cash Prizes and Get Published
Turn your notebook poems into a published book and win cash prizes. Whether you write in English, Hindi, or any regional language, we are looking for your voice.
Your poetry journey can be life changing. Our Wingword Poetry Competition is designed to discover hidden talent from all over India and give them a real stage, big cash prizes, and a chance to become a published author.
You never know where the next great poet is hiding. It could be your friend, a family member, or even you. We believe everyone has a story to tell, and our competition is the perfect place to share it.
We celebrate poetry in all its forms and languages. This is Tushar, who won a cash prize of ₹10,000 for his beautiful Gujarati poem. We encourage you to write in your own voice, *apni zubaan mein likho*.
Listen to Vibhusha Rai from Darjeeling, who won the second prize in our 2022 competition. She was hesitant to send her work, but took a chance. Your voice is important, and your story deserves to be heard.
This could be you. Imagine holding a book with your poem published in it, a real, tangible result of your creativity. We publish the top 100 to 500 poets in our yearly anthology, turning dreams into reality.
Our winners are celebrated at a live award ceremony in Delhi. Here, a top poet receives her certificate of achievement, a moment of recognition in front of a community that understands and values her work.
The opportunity is real. We offer significant cash prizes, with the first prize winner receiving ₹50,000 and a solo book publication deal. We are serious about rewarding and nurturing poetic talent in India.
At its heart, poetry is about connection. It's a gift that can brighten a stranger's day and remind us of our shared humanity. Your words have the power to make a difference.
About Featured
You do not need a literary agent to get your work noticed. Submit your best poem to our Wingword Poetry Prize, and you are immediately eligible for our ₹50,000 cash prize and a spot in our upcoming national anthology. We review entries in English, Hindi, and various regional languages, ensuring every unique voice gets a fair shot at the prize.
Why Participate in Wingword?
We started this competition because we realized so many powerful voices are hidden in notebooks across the country. Over the last seven years, we have built a community where poets from tiny villages and big metros stand on the same stage.
What Happens When You Submit?
- Fair Review: We read everything. Whether you write in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, or another regional language, your work is judged on the soul of the writing, not just technical polish.
- Tangible Results: This is not just a digital pat on the back. The top winners receive cash prizes, and hundreds of poets get their work printed in our physical anthology. Imagine holding a book with your name on the page.
- Certificate of Achievement: Everyone who submits receives a digital certificate. No one leaves empty-handed.
How to Get Started
Submit your work online at any time. We run two cycles a year, so there is always an opportunity to join. If you are unsure where to start, try our bundle option to submit multiple poems and maximize your chances. Your words matter more than ever, so stop waiting and give them a home.
Delhi Poetry Slam
We are a big, noisy family of writers from every corner of India. We started this platform because we believe your words belong on a stage, not just in your notebook, and we are here to help you get the recognition you deserve.
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Explore our live slams, writing workshops, and mentorship programs.
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