Contest Description
What to Submit?
One original poem on the theme of: Expertise / How-To
"Expertise in Verse" is a poetry contest that celebrates the unique knowledge and experiences of its entrants. I invite you to submit a poem based on your personal expertise in any topic - whether it's science, art, sports, cooking or anything in between. Explore the particulars of the skill itself or explore your journey to becoming an expert in it.
The form of the poem is up to you - choose any form you feel best expresses your message. Just be sure to pack your poetry or prose with concrete details that bring the topic to life for others.
No need to include contest name or sponsor.
Prizes
First Prize, Glory
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory
Honorable Mentions
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.