Wingword Poetry Competition: Win Cash Prizes and Get Published

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.