Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest
Deadline: October 1, 2025
The 2025 Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, now in its 23rd year, sponsored by Winning Writers, co-sponsored by Duotrope, and recommended by Reedsy. Submit published or unpublished work online to win $3,500 for the best poem in any style and $3,500 for the best poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. Ten Honorable Mentions will receive $500 each. Length limit: 250 lines per poem. Entry fee: $25 for 1-3 poems. Top 12 entries published online. Final judge: Michal ‘MJ’ Jones. Deadline: October 1. Learn more at winningwriters.com/tompoetrynp25.