Important Dates:
• Submissions Open: January 15, 2025
• Submission Deadline: May 16, 2025
• Winner Announcement: August 23, 2025
• Anthology Publication Date: October 11, 2026
1. Follow MeKayla Monique Jones on Instagram @mekaylamoniquejones.
2. Complete the submission form via Google Form link.
3. Upload your poem as a PDF document through the form.
4. Pay the $35 entry fee via Payment Link.
Theme: Your poem must explore the theme of miscarriage and incorporate elements of grief, healing, or hope.
Length: Poems must be exactly 100 words (excluding the title).
Format: Submissions must be uploaded as a PDF document through the provided Google Form.
Submission: Complete the submission form below to upload your entry.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by May 16, 2025.
Social Media Requirement: You must follow MeKayla Monique Jones on Instagram @mekaylamoniquejones.
Originality: Submissions must be your original work and unpublished.
Language: Poems must be written in English.
$500 Cash Prize: The winner will receive a cash prize of $500, providing financial support and recognition for their outstanding work.
Social Media Shout-Out: The winner will receive a personalized social media post celebrating their achievement and their work. This shout-out will be shared on the event’s social media platforms, offering the winner valuable exposure and the opportunity to share their success with a broader audience.
Author Feature: The winner will be interviewed and featured on the event’s official website and social media channels. This feature will highlight the winner’s writing journey, their creative process, and their winning submission, offering them increased recognition and an opportunity to engage with a wider audience.
A Free Copy of Whispers of Hope Journal: The winner will receive a complimentary copy of the Whispers of Hope Journal, a thoughtful and inspiring journal perfect for personal reflections, future writing projects, or as a keepsake to commemorate their achievement.
Certificate of Achievement: The winner will be awarded a personalized certificate to recognize their exceptional work. This formal certificate serves as a lasting memento of their accomplishment and can be proudly displayed.