The POWTRY Series
Share your haiku, connect over verse.
About
The POWTRY Series is a quarterly haiku contest aiming to foster creativity and love for the haiku form. “Powtry” is not a typo, but a conglomeration of the word “poetry” and “pow-wow.” The POWTRY Series is meant to inspire poems that deliver a sense of “pow-wow.”
Haiku Contest FAQ
What are the contest guidelines?
- Limited to 3 haiku.
- 5-7-5 form is recommended.
- AI policy: If your work is suspected of being generated by AI, it will not be accepted.
- Please provide an English translation for haiku in other languages.
How are haiku evaluated?
- Haiku are evaluated by a number of factors. However, word choice, imagery, coherence, and relevance to the current prompt are the top factors.
What happens if I win?
- Winners will receive a $25 via PayPal. You can also be featured on our social media accounts in addition to this website page (see below).
- To ensure fairness and variety, the winner of a current contest is not eligible to participate in the immediately following contest, but may enter again in later contests.
How often is the contest? When is the next contest?
- This contest is quarterly (every 3 months).
- The next contest will be held in late June.
Privacy: Personal information collected from entrants will be used for contest administration and winner notification and will be handled according to the website’s Privacy Policy. By entering, participants agree that their name or pen name and winning entry may be published on the website and promotional materials.
For questions, inquiries, or tips, contact Heather I. Garnet at thepowtryseries@heatherigarnet.com
Next contest coming soon in June!
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