Submit Your Poem

 

TODAY’S  POETS
FREE Poetry Contest
by J. Mark Press


Before you enter your poem please have
a look at some past winners here.

This will help you to understand what
we mean by traditional poetry.

 


ENTER YOUR POETRY BELOW

TO WIN POSSIBLE PUBLICATION IN
A GORGEOUS J. MARK PRESS ANTHOLOGY.

FREE!!! No entry fee or purchase required.

J.Mark Press future Anthologies will be available in ebook and
bound books available here online, and at Kindle, on Amazon
and in schools and libraries all over the world.



Become one of “TODAY’S POETS” writing and sharing
poetry every month for the pleasure it brings…
(You will find a poem entry form at the end of this page).

Nothing is as inspiring as reading
what today’s poets
are writing,
plus actual lessons every month by
a professional poetry publisher and teacher .

All our monthly Winners and Runners Up
will receive a printable award certificate and an
invitation to have one winning poem of their choice
included in a gorgeous (classic-art illustrated)
upcoming J.Mark Press Anthology

FIRST PRIZE EACH MONTH…

Win a printable award certificate and $$ points
toward a free e-book of your choice
from our
J. Mark Press Poetry Archives.


When it becomes available, Poets who win inclusion
in the anthology, will receive a FREE e-anthology
containing their poem and an option to buy a virtual
hardcover copy.

We respect different methods of expression and do not censor
anyone except for language in good taste, since our books may
be used at meetings, gatherings, or in
public schools and libraries.

1 Poem Entry (per poet, per year) is *FREE To all poets
everywhere.

“TODAY’S POETS” Paid Subscribers
may enter
1 Poem every month (max. 12 entries per year).
Subscribe here to “TODAY’S POETS” NEWSLETTER
only $1.99 a month (paid yearly). Enter a poem every
month as a paid member of Today’s Poets. See the
winners of the month and enjoy comments and lots of
tips and inspiration. 

 

Please limit your entry to 24 lines, max 7 words per line,
OR 150 words or less.

Prizes are awarded Every Month.

Along with a copy of the Top Entries of The Month, you’ll
receive “TODAY’S POETS” Newsletter; news of opportunities,
Market News, tips, and actual Lessons from our former Live
Classes, and inspiration for your poetry writing-all-month,
every month.

If you lost, or have a tattered copy, of a J. Mark Press
Anthology,
(from up to 60 years ago), The good news is
soon all Our Prior Anthologies will be available
downloadable here.


A FREE GIFT ecopy
to poets whose poem was published
in a
virtual J.Mark Press book prior to 2024.
Our archive of all prior J. Mark anthologies is still in progress.

If your poem appeared in any
of the archived editions,
as a
paid subscriber to “TODAY’S POETS” you may request 1 free downloadable ecopy of that book you appeared in.


Poetry Submision Form