Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest This contest is participating in Duotrope's Sponsorship program! A project of Winning Writers (see other related projects). About This contest seeks today's best humor poems.Winning Writers finds and creates quality resources for poets and writers. It was founded by Jendi Reiter and Adam Cohen in 2001. We are located in Western Massachusetts.Winning Writers is devoted to providing the best possible contest experience for writers: generous prizes, transparent judging, a minimum of fussy restrictions, lasting publicity for winners, and speedy, responsive customer service. We seek to be a welcoming place for diverse authors and stories, with a culture of listening to people of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities. We look for high-quality original writing that portrays under-represented perspectives with sensitivity, accuracy, and passion.Writer's Digest has named Winning Writers one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (2015-2019, 2022-2026). Our contests are recommended by Reedsy. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Slower Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableWergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveWergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 April 2027 11:59 PM Hawaiian Standard Time (in 198 days).6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 250 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Humorous.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $2,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @winningwriters.comFacebook FacebookInstagram @winningwriters For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 32 reports from 31 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 108 min | 212.2 mean avg | 188.0 median | 517 max days (139.4 std dev) Responses 90.63 % Acceptances: 6.25 % of submissions accepted (108.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.45 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 84.38 % (188.9 avg. days per rejection) | 7.4 % personal, 66.7 % form, 25.9 % unspecified | 3.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 9.38 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 9.38 % (480.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 10 responses are pending (19 min | 229.9 mean avg | 201.0 median | 539 max days waiting | 1,187.5 std dev) from 10 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 17:50 UTC (4 hours, 58 minutes 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 ProjectsNorth Street Book Prize DNQTom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest Charges fees for all submissionsTom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissionsWinning Writers Sports Fiction & Essay Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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