Penstricken Funny Poetry Competition A project of Penstricken (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About We love poetry here at Penstricken, but it has a rather unfair reputation in some circles for being esoteric and grim.So, we’ve decided it’s time to redress that misconception by challenging you, dear poet, to write the funniest poem you can and send it in to us for a chance to win a cash prize + publication in our next issue. You can write about any subject you like, and in any form you fancy, as long as you can make us laugh. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £1.50 (below average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: GBP £25 winning poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Penstricken Funny Poetry Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 23:40 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsLet's Stop Pretending Flash Fiction Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPenstricken Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only