☆ World Poetry Collective Publishing Prize ☆

An Invitation to Emerging and Established Poets Alike

The World Poetry Collective Publishing Prize stands apart from ordinary competitions. It is a distinguished tradition—an endeavor of vision and devotion—that transforms a single poem submission into the foundation of a poet’s enduring legacy.

Since its founding in 2024, the World Poetry Collective has championed the art of poetry as both craft and calling. In just its first year, it has guided more than fifty authors from the solitude of the page to the permanence of print, offering not only publication, but mentorship, refinement, and the honor of joining a global community of poets.

Our mission reaches beyond the mechanics of publishing. We exist to elevate voices, to steward them with clarity and care, and to ensure that each poet entrusted to us is heard with the dignity their work deserves.

The Prize welcomes all poets—regardless of background or history of publication. There are no thematic restrictions and no boundaries of style. What we seek are works of honesty, boldness, and truth—poems that will endure.

 ☆ The Grand Prize ☆

One winner will receive:

– A full year to write their poetry collection
– Professional manuscript editing and developmental feedback
– Custom cover design and interior formatting
– Full publication and print distribution with World Poetry Collective
– 100% royalties on all book sales
– A featured author spotlight across WPC platforms
– Interview & Archival in the WPC Library for life.
– Private access to a global community of published poets
– Launch support and promotional guidance
– Recognition as a Grand Prize winner of WPC’s Publishing Prize

 ☆ Judging & Selection ☆

All entries are reviewed by a panel of five esteemed WPC authors and editors.
Work is evaluated for originality, voice, emotional resonance, and craft.

 ☆ Submission Details ☆ 

• Entry Fee: $33

• Deadline: September 28st, 2025

• Submit 1 poem (option to submit up to 4 below)

• No theme or length requirement

• Open to poets internationally

Follow @worldpoetrycollective for updates, announcements, and interviews with past winners.

 ☆ A Note to the Poet ☆

You may be early in your journey.
You may have carried your poems for years, waiting for the right time.

Let this be that time.

☆ Submit Your Poem Below to Enter the Publishing Prize. Want to increase your chances of winning?

Click here to submit 4 poems for $99 and give your voice more room to be seen, felt, and chosen.