2025 RockPaperPoem Poetry Prize

The RockPaperPoem Poetry Prize is open to anyone 18 years of age and older writing in English, from anywhere in the world. Contributors to any previous issue of RockPaperPoem are also eligible.

Send 1-3 of your best, previously unpublished poems. Poems published on a blog or social media are not eligible. No theme; any subject; maximum two pages per poem.

All submissions will be considered for publication and will receive a response, even if the poems do not win a prize.

Grand Prize: $300. Two eunners-up: $150 each.

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