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2025 Quill Nominees
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Writing Awards


Poetry

Best Short Poem, Structured
"In Prayer"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Nothin' Fancy "  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Between Two Lights" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Rebirth"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"The Fall"  Open in new Window. by Lostwordsmith Author Icon
"Déjà vu" Open in new Window. by Dave Ryan Author Icon
"Noah's Snowfall" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Give way" Open in new Window. by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon
"End of the wrong road" Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"The Naked Tree" Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"An Advent Praise: A Dizain"  Open in new Window. by AnchorHolds925 Author Icon
"A Line of Brevity"  Open in new Window. by Always Humble Poet PNG- 📓 Author Icon



Best Short Poem, Free Verse
"Postcards from Iowa, 1909"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"The River"  Open in new Window. by John Sharp Author Icon
"[to mathematics] E2"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Unbroken Green"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Grey Reflections " Open in new Window. by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon
"Bloody Tabernacle " Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Book of Firsts | Nine" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Forty" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Glitter" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Winter Night" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"Wrapped" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"Time in Stilettos"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"All The Places You Are" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Robots Are Vegan And Other Shit That Makes Me Angry" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon



Best Medium-Length Poem, Structured
"Separate Universe"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"Inspired by "Help"" Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Behind My Sream" Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Composted Theology" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"The World between the Seconds"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Wishes on Shooting Stars"  Open in new Window. by Emberly Gray Author Icon
"Observational Bias"  Open in new Window. by Words Whirling Round Author Icon



Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse
"Celtic Memories"  Open in new Window. by J.S.Matlock Author Icon
"Afoul"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Twist, Shout, Kiss" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Be That As It May" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"PTSD"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Gone Things" Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Hey Time"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Stained Portrait" Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Snow and rice"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Why Doves Cry" Open in new Window. by Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel Author Icon
"Lonely Me"  Open in new Window. by Someone Author Icon



Best Long Poem, Structured
"Building Block"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"Twin Sunned Skies"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Fireflies and Bunny Hopes" Open in new Window. by Jay O'Toole Author Icon
"Poem #16" Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"'Twas The Gooning Before Christmas"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Time Flows" Open in new Window. by Dave Ryan Author Icon
"The Leader of the Pack"  Open in new Window. by TeeGateM Author Icon
"A Copper for the Cup"  Open in new Window. by Claevyan Author Icon
"When My World Went Away"  Open in new Window. by John Author Icon
"The Path"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Let morning come"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"The Fight Before Christmas" Open in new Window. by Dave Ryan Author Icon
"Christmas Whispers (A Sestina)"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon



Best Long Poem, Free Verse
"Setting Words Free"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Bloody Halos and Porcelain Chains" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Daytime Nightmares" Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Not the Enemy"  Open in new Window. by Kit Author Icon
"find the stars"  Open in new Window. by ggbid Author Icon
"Week Four: Inspired by "In My Life"" Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"My Blood Runs Cold"  Open in new Window. by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ 2026 Author Icon
"Liar"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"A Serendipitous Gas Station Meeting on a Wednesday Afternoon" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"White Winged (2025)"  Open in new Window. by CJ Author Icon
"The Big Bang Theory" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Saints & Cum Stains"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Moment That Stays"  Open in new Window. by amfp Author Icon
"My Golden Life"  Open in new Window. by Amare Jane Author Icon
"The Study" Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"No One Cares, and I Like It" Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"I Don't Talk" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Everyone's Sleigh "  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon



Best Poetry Collection
"Four Lads Stacked In A Trench Coat"  Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"A Year of Pink Poetry"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"The Lie Within The Line"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Le Voyage Magnifique"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Mangled Mind"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"L'aura del Campo"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"White Heat"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon




Fiction Prose

Best Micro Fiction
"Drabble #9 Takk For Alt (09.09.2025)" Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Memory of Ash"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Tales Untold"  Open in new Window. by ZombeeLuv is in Edit Mode Author Icon
"Black feathers" Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Grandpa" Open in new Window. by I Resolve to Wear My Sox Author Icon
"Jane always arranges things." Open in new Window. by deemac Author Icon
"No Horse is too Dead to Ride"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Was That So hard?" Open in new Window. by I Resolve to Wear My Sox Author Icon



Best Flash Fiction
"Week Three (8): Blackbird" Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Cow Concert 2025"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"Bittersweet Roots"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Glory Holy" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Inheritance " Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Quiet Rebellion"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Week 8, 2025 - His Latest Flame" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Story 2: A Mischief of Rats" Open in new Window. by Rhyssa Author Icon
"Story 1: paternity test" Open in new Window. by Rhyssa Author Icon
"Angels in Foxholes"  Open in new Window. by Ichabod Crane Author Icon
"Resonance Containment Manual"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"The Car"  Open in new Window. by SM Yeardley Author Icon
"SHADOW: I — Mother Below" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Mechanical Heart"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Echoes Across the Stars"  Open in new Window. by Corin Merek Author Icon
"Only If You Love Me"  Open in new Window. by David Author Icon
"The Raven’s Binding"  Open in new Window. by Jeffhans Author Icon
"The Camel Caper"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Gate 21"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"The Mirror Tree"  Open in new Window. by Emberly Gray Author Icon
"Where Christmas Waited for Her"  Open in new Window. by Humming Bird Author Icon



Best Short Fiction
"Scarlet"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"To Feel The Sun"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Fleeting Moments With Rita (1795 words)"  Open in new Window. by Always Humble Poet PNG- 📓 Author Icon
"Week 2 – A Day In The Life" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Week 4 – I Me Mine" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Week 30, 2025 - Aster Blue Gowns" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"The Foreigner's Clothes"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Finding Peace"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"The Last Mile"  Open in new Window. by WriterRick Author Icon
"Week 6, 2025 - The Real Ugly Duckling" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"The Accountant From Hell"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Job Interview With A Vampfire"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Retribution "  Open in new Window. by Ichabod Crane Author Icon
"Steampunk Tea Served Cold"  Open in new Window. by MONEYSAVER EDITING Author Icon
"Destroyed"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"The Gardener At World's End"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"A Travail Beyond the Veil"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"A-OK"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"The Man"  Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"No More Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"The Million Faces Of Miles"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Crashed"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"Airborne"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon



Best Medium-Length Fiction
"All the Unicorns Are Dead & The World..."  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Hunter's Daughter"  Open in new Window. by Raven Author Icon
"Here's a Quarter, Call Someone Who Cares" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Bradbury 2025: 02 Six Heads"  Open in new Window. by SevenTwoEight Author Icon
"Felice Anno Nuovo"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon



Best Long Fiction
"Ghost Peppers"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Sturgeon Author Icon
"Scorpion Game"  Open in new Window. by Phoenix McKnight Author Icon
"Breathing Room"  Open in new Window. by Dale Ricky Author Icon



Best Fiction Collection
"You-niverse Archive"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Fallen"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Jomsviking "  Open in new Window. by Rick Dean - Dinosaur Author Icon
"The Other One"  Open in new Window. by Dawn Embers Author Icon
"Folder 52"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Short Stories"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"The Brown Bag Book"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon




Nonfiction Prose

Best Short Nonfiction
"Thief of Words "  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Fright Night: The Escape of Ejecta’s Child" Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Exploration of Space" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Whatever: The Word That Wounds"  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Seven Second Soldier"  Open in new Window. by Dorian Wordweaver Author Icon
"Of Love and Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Silver, the ancient metal that healed."  Open in new Window. by tombrown12 Author Icon
"Gold, the metal of life and immortality."  Open in new Window. by tombrown12 Author Icon
"It's All Derivative"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon



Best Medium-Length Nonfiction



Best Long Nonfiction



Best Nonfiction Collection
"Writing Blog No.2 Index"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon



Best Blog
"Daily Cascade"  Open in new Window. by Joy- Happy 2026! Author Icon
"Complex Numbers"  Open in new Window. by Robert Waltz Author Icon
"Writing Blog Number 2"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"American Hot Shit"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"Toe in the Water"  Open in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon
"Shotgun Boom Boom Kitty"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Noisy Wren’s Blog"  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Ya Know What I Was Thinking?"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"ROOTS & WINGS"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon



Best Campfire
"¤ Shattered Sky ¤"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Way Out West"  Open in new Window. by #Stitch Author Icon
"Genetic Six Unlimited"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Wdc 24th Birthday Party Suspect Journal"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon



Best Interactive
"Shrunk Near Your Favorite Girl X"  Open in new Window. by Lover Of All Giantesses Author Icon
"Sherlock Holmes, Multiversal Detective"  Open in new Window. by Sly F Author Icon
"The Wandering Stars"  Open in new Window. by Seuzz Author Icon
"The Book of Masks"  Open in new Window. by Seuzz Author Icon



Best Newsletter
"Drama Newsletter (February 5, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Kit Author Icon
"For Authors Newsletter (February 12, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"For Authors Newsletter (June 4, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"Short Stories Newsletter (July 23, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"For Authors Newsletter (November 19, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"Poetry Newsletter (June 18, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Poetry Newsletter (October 15, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Mystery Newsletter (September 24, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Spiritual Newsletter (November 26, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"For Authors Newsletter (September 10, 2025)" Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"Noticing Newbies Newsletter (November 5, 2025)" Open in new Window. by 22Yr old Adore lol♥ Author Icon
"Noticing Newbies Newsletter (September 17, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Short Stories Newsletter (December 17, 2025)" Open in new Window.by Shannon Author Icon
"Poetry Newsletter (December 3, 2025)" Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon



Best Mixed Collection
"Why Did a Beatle Cross Abbey Road?"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Bite Marks and Bedtime Stories"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Life is Full of Good Things"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Enga mellom fjella"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Sisyphean Attempts at Self-Improvement"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"2025"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon



Community Awards


Contests, Fundraisers, and Activities

Best Contest
"The Long Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Dear Me: Official WDC Contest"  Open in new Window. by Writing.Com Support Author Icon
"Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2025"  Open in new Window. by WakeUpAndLive~snowflake wonder Author Icon
"PromptMaster !"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Rebel Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"The Writer's Cramp"  Open in new Window. by Sophy New Year Author Icon
"The Bradbury Contest"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Musicology Anthology"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Hook of the Book"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Chapter One"  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Journalistic Intentions"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"Monsters Under The Bed"  Open in new Window. by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
"Long, Long, Long"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"Thankful Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by 🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year Author Icon
"The Bard's Hall Contest"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon



Best New Contest
"We Want Peace Contest"  Open in new Window. by WakeUpAndLive~snowflake wonder Author Icon
"The Adam West Conspiracy"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"It's WDC- 25th Birthday"  Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"Wintry Writing Wonderland"  Open in new Window. by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon
"13 Poetic Days of Halloween Contest 2025"  Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"It's WDC- 25th Birthday"  Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"WDC Birthday Contest"  Open in new Window. by Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel Author Icon



Best Fundraiser
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party "  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"Throw a Hot Potato "  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"The Simple Fundraiser"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"CommuniBees"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Mumsy's Dreidel Game"  Open in new Window. by Happy Mumsy Year! Author Icon
"WDC Birthday Badge Bonanza "  Open in new Window. by 🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year Author Icon
"The Write-A-Thon"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon



Best New Fundraiser
"Jeremy's Anniversary Jamboree"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Total Basket Case Fundraiser"  Open in new Window. by Marvelous Friend Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon



Best Activity
"WDC Dragon Vale "  Open in new Window. by GERVIC - catching up! Author Icon
"Rach's Reading Club"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"The Contest Challenge"  Open in new Window. by Schnujo Author Icon
"Promptly Poetry Challenge (2025-2026)"  Open in new Window. by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
"Earn the Badge - CLOSED"  Open in new Window. by Purple Snowflakes Author Icon
"Cards Against Authors"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Drabble Activity 2025 - 25 in 25"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"The Bradbury"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"The One-Line Lyric Challenge"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT "  Open in new Window. by Solace.Bring Author Icon
"Book Brothel"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Wdc 24th Birthday Masquerade Party"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Anniversary Reviews"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Blog Harbor"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon



Best New Activity
"I Swear I'm Cool Somewhere!"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
""13" (2025 Ed) - CLOSED"  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"The Jolly Jester"  Open in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon




Groups

Best Group
"WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  Open in new Window. by Maryann Author Icon
"The WDC Angel Army"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"The Soundtrackers Group"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"The Poet's Place "  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Steph Bee's Bee Hive"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon
"Veterans Group"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon
"The Snail Mail Group"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Blogging Circle of Friends "  Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"disABILITY WRITERS GROUP"  Open in new Window. by dogpack saving 4premium+ Author Icon



Best New Group
"Love is Best When Shared"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
""Heart of a Derg" Appreciation MB Group"  Open in new Window. by Friendly Neighborhood Derg Author Icon




Other

Best Forum
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"The 7/7 Forum"  Open in new Window. by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author Icon
"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Taboo forum: Religion"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon



Best New Forum
"Scribblers' Den"  Open in new Window. by Jack of Diamonds Author Icon
"What the Fork?"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"Adopt-a-Plot Forum"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"The Kindness of Strangers"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon



Best Newsfeed Contributor
Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
Charles 🐾 Author IconMail Icon
thereBdragons Author IconMail Icon
Joto-Kai Author IconMail Icon
Adherennium Author IconMail Icon
S🤦‍♂️ Author IconMail Icon
Raven Author IconMail Icon
Robert Waltz Author IconMail Icon
Recovering Richard 🥂🍾 Author IconMail Icon
Ichabod Crane Author Icon
Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon



Best Review
Review of "Who Are You?" Open in New Window by Schnujo Author Icon
Review of "All the Unicorns Are Dead & The World..." Open in New Window by Jeremy Author Icon
Review of "Golden Growth Part 1." Open in New Window by Jayne Author Icon
Review of "The Death of the Anti-Clown " Open in New Window by Jack of Diamonds Author Icon
Review of "Maybe Not All" Open in New Window by Jeremy Author Icon
Review of "Blue (A short story)" Open in New Window by JACE Author Icon
Review of "Airplanes" Open in New Window by Jack of Diamonds Author Icon
Review of "The Attic Window" Open in New Window by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
Review of "Prone To Wander (rough draft)" Open in New Window by TeeGateM Author Icon
Review of "Two Hearts Beat as One" Open in New Window by sindbad Author Icon
Review of "The Unforgiving" Open in New Window by sindbad Author Icon



Best Reviewer
Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
Tiggy ❄️ Author Icon
Jack of Diamonds Author IconMail Icon
Jeremy Author IconMail Icon
JACE Author IconMail Icon
Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon
Charles 🐾 Author IconMail Icon
Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon



Best of the Rest
"Cheers!"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Crystal and Gemstone Names"  Open in new Window. by Nixie Author Icon
"Haunted "  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Pin-up Puzzle"  Open in new Window. by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon
"We Seven"  Open in new Window. by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon
"Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba"  Open in new Window. by Reading, Spooky, StaiNed Author Icon
"Scary Stories Scribbled On Site"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Formula 1 Constructors"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"WEIHNACHTEN!"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"Raggedy Ann and Andy"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon



Best Portfolio
Charles 🐾 Author IconMail Icon
Jeremy Author IconMail Icon
Mousethyme Author IconMail Icon
Reading, Spooky, StaiNed Author IconMail Icon
Raven Author IconMail Icon
Jayne Author IconMail Icon
Cubby is Packing! Author IconMail Icon
Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon
Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon



Best New Portfolio
tophatfiddle Author IconMail Icon
The Uplifting Essayist Author IconMail Icon
Amare Jane Author IconMail Icon
SM Yeardley Author IconMail Icon
Noisy Wren Author Icon
Charles Nasby Author Icon



Overall Awards


Best Overall Poem



Best Overall Fiction



Best Overall Non-Fiction



Best Overall Collection



Special Contributions to WDC
Nominations for this category are not published.



Lifetime Achievement
Nominations for this category are not published.



Genre Awards

Direct nominations for genre categories are not accepted. Genres are sorted once the nomination period closes.

Best Action
Includes: Action/Adventure, War, Western

"Jomsviking "  Open in new Window. by Rick Dean - Dinosaur Author Icon
"¤ Shattered Sky ¤"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Hunter's Daughter"  Open in new Window. by Raven Author Icon
"Tales Untold"  Open in new Window. by ZombeeLuv is in Edit Mode Author Icon
"Angels in Foxholes"  Open in new Window. by Ichabod Crane Author Icon
"Seven Second Soldier"  Open in new Window. by Dorian Wordweaver Author Icon
"Way Out West"  Open in new Window. by #Stitch Author Icon
"Shrunk Near Your Favorite Girl X"  Open in new Window. by Lover Of All Giantesses Author Icon
"Ghost Peppers"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Sturgeon Author Icon
"A Copper for the Cup"  Open in new Window. by Claevyan Author Icon
"The Path"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Scorpion Game"  Open in new Window. by Phoenix McKnight Author Icon
"The Camel Caper"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Breathing Room"  Open in new Window. by Dale Ricky Author Icon






Best Arts / Entertainment
Includes: Arts, Entertainment, Fashion, Hobby/Craft, Music

"Four Lads Stacked In A Trench Coat"  Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Twist, Shout, Kiss" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Week 2 – A Day In The Life" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Be That As It May" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Week Three (8): Blackbird" Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Week 4 – I Me Mine" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Why Did a Beatle Cross Abbey Road?"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Nothin' Fancy "  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Cow Concert 2025"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"Jeremy's Anniversary Jamboree"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Winter Night" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"Wrapped" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"Musicology Anthology"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Jeremy's Anniversary Jamboree"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The One-Line Lyric Challenge"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT "  Open in new Window. by Solace.Bring Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Poet's Place "  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"The Snail Mail Group"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"A Copper for the Cup"  Open in new Window. by Claevyan Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon






Best Comedy
Includes: Comedy, Satire

"All the Unicorns Are Dead & The World..."  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"I Swear I'm Cool Somewhere!"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"You-niverse Archive"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Cow Concert 2025"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"Bittersweet Roots"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Glory Holy" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Inheritance " Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"'Twas The Gooning Before Christmas"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Accountant From Hell"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Job Interview With A Vampfire"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Shotgun Boom Boom Kitty"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Jolly Jester"  Open in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon
"A-OK"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"The Study" Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"White Heat"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"The Brown Bag Book"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Camel Caper"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"The Fight Before Christmas" Open in new Window. by Dave Ryan Author Icon
"The Million Faces Of Miles"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon






Best Current Affairs
Includes: News, Politics

"Not the Enemy"  Open in new Window. by Kit Author Icon






Best Cultural
Includes: Community, Cultural, Food/Cooking, Foreign, Holiday, Home/Garden, Regional, Sports, Travel

"Snow and rice"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"WDC Dragon Vale "  Open in new Window. by GERVIC - catching up! Author Icon
"The Long Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  Open in new Window. by Maryann Author Icon
"The WDC Angel Army"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"You-niverse Archive"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Poem #16" Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"Promptly Poetry Challenge (2025-2026)"  Open in new Window. by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
"Throw a Hot Potato "  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Earn the Badge - CLOSED"  Open in new Window. by Purple Snowflakes Author Icon
"It's WDC- 25th Birthday"  Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2025"  Open in new Window. by WakeUpAndLive~snowflake wonder Author Icon
"PromptMaster !"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Cards Against Authors"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"'Twas The Gooning Before Christmas"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Long, Long, Long"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"CommuniBees"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Total Basket Case Fundraiser"  Open in new Window. by Marvelous Friend Author Icon
"The Bradbury"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Book Brothel"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Anniversary Reviews"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
""13" (2025 Ed) - CLOSED"  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"The Jolly Jester"  Open in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Steph Bee's Bee Hive"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon
"The Snail Mail Group"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Taboo forum: Religion"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Adopt-a-Plot Forum"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"An Advent Praise: A Dizain"  Open in new Window. by AnchorHolds925 Author Icon
"Gold, the metal of life and immortality."  Open in new Window. by tombrown12 Author Icon
"ROOTS & WINGS"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"It's All Derivative"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"The Gardener At World's End"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Formula 1 Constructors"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Felice Anno Nuovo"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"WDC Birthday Badge Bonanza "  Open in new Window. by 🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year Author Icon
"No More Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Christmas Whispers (A Sestina)"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Everyone's Sleigh "  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon
"Thankful Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by 🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year Author Icon
"The Bard's Hall Contest"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon






Best Drama
Includes: Drama, Gothic, Melodrama, Tragedy

"Stained Portrait" Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Scarlet"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Afoul"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"To Feel The Sun"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Week Three (8): Blackbird" Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Why Did a Beatle Cross Abbey Road?"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Liar"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"The Foreigner's Clothes"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Fallen"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Bittersweet Roots"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Finding Peace"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Bite Marks and Bedtime Stories"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Between Two Lights" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Composted Theology" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Memory of Ash"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Grandpa" Open in new Window. by I Resolve to Wear My Sox Author Icon
"Angels in Foxholes"  Open in new Window. by Ichabod Crane Author Icon
"SHADOW: I — Mother Below" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Job Interview With A Vampfire"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"disABILITY WRITERS GROUP"  Open in new Window. by dogpack saving 4premium+ Author Icon
"Only If You Love Me"  Open in new Window. by David Author Icon
"The Gardener At World's End"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"A Travail Beyond the Veil"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Was That So hard?" Open in new Window. by I Resolve to Wear My Sox Author Icon
"Crashed"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon






Best Educational / Academic
Includes: Educational, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Reference, Research

"The WDC Angel Army"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Setting Words Free"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Writing Blog Number 2"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Separate Universe"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"The 7/7 Forum"  Open in new Window. by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author Icon
"Afoul"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Not the Enemy"  Open in new Window. by Kit Author Icon
"Writing Blog No.2 Index"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Promptly Poetry Challenge (2025-2026)"  Open in new Window. by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
"PTSD"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Jomsviking "  Open in new Window. by Rick Dean - Dinosaur Author Icon
"A Year of Pink Poetry"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Scribblers' Den"  Open in new Window. by Jack of Diamonds Author Icon
"Adopt-a-Plot Forum"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"The Man"  Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"The Kindness of Strangers"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Observational Bias"  Open in new Window. by Words Whirling Round Author Icon
"Crashed"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon






Best Horror / Dark
Includes: Dark, Death, Horror/Scary

"Scarlet"  Open in new Window. by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"American Hot Shit"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"My Blood Runs Cold"  Open in new Window. by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ 2026 Author Icon
"Fallen"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Bite Marks and Bedtime Stories"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Between Two Lights" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Composted Theology" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Saints & Cum Stains"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"No Horse is too Dead to Ride"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"SHADOW: I — Mother Below" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"The Accountant From Hell"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Retribution "  Open in new Window. by Ichabod Crane Author Icon
"Shotgun Boom Boom Kitty"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Monsters Under The Bed"  Open in new Window. by Lilli ☕ Author Icon
""13" (2025 Ed) - CLOSED"  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Echoes Across the Stars"  Open in new Window. by Corin Merek Author Icon
"The Raven’s Binding"  Open in new Window. by Jeffhans Author Icon
"Destroyed"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Scary Stories Scribbled On Site"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"The Gardener At World's End"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"A Travail Beyond the Veil"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"The Man"  Open in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon
"No More Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Airborne"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon






Best Identity / Relationship
Includes: LGBTQ+, Family, Friendship, Genealogy, Men's, Parenting, Relationship, Women's

"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Mad Hatter's Tea Party "  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"Postcards from Iowa, 1909"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"To Feel The Sun"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Fleeting Moments With Rita (1795 words)"  Open in new Window. by Always Humble Poet PNG- 📓 Author Icon
"Throw a Hot Potato "  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"[to mathematics] E2"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"The Other One"  Open in new Window. by Dawn Embers Author Icon
"Bittersweet Roots"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Glory Holy" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Inheritance " Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Finding Peace"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Poem #16" Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"Hey Time"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"The Quiet Rebellion"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Mike's Poetry II"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"End of the wrong road" Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Anniversary Reviews"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"disABILITY WRITERS GROUP"  Open in new Window. by dogpack saving 4premium+ Author Icon
"Ghost Peppers"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Sturgeon Author Icon
"Steampunk Tea Served Cold"  Open in new Window. by MONEYSAVER EDITING Author Icon
"Only If You Love Me"  Open in new Window. by David Author Icon
"ROOTS & WINGS"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"When My World Went Away"  Open in new Window. by John Author Icon
"Let morning come"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Felice Anno Nuovo"  Open in new Window. by Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 Author Icon
"The Brown Bag Book"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Rudolph's Rockin' Raffle"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"WDC Birthday Badge Bonanza "  Open in new Window. by 🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year Author Icon
"Love is Best When Shared"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"The Kindness of Strangers"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"No More Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Gate 21"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"Raggedy Ann and Andy"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon






Best Inspirational / Spiritual
Includes: Inspirational, Religious, Spiritual

"Stained Portrait" Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Bloody Halos and Porcelain Chains" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Dear Me: Official WDC Contest"  Open in new Window. by Writing.Com Support Author Icon
"Separate Universe"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"In Prayer"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Fireflies and Bunny Hopes" Open in new Window. by Jay O'Toole Author Icon
"Liar"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"Gone Things" Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Finding Peace"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"White Winged (2025)"  Open in new Window. by CJ Author Icon
"Unbroken Green"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Rebirth"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"The Lie Within The Line"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Rebirth"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"Noah's Snowfall" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Naked Tree" Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Book of Firsts | Nine" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Big Bang Theory" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Saints & Cum Stains"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"The Lie Within The Line"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Le Voyage Magnifique"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Whatever: The Word That Wounds"  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Chapter One"  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT "  Open in new Window. by Solace.Bring Author Icon
"Anniversary Reviews"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Veterans Group"  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon
"Taboo forum: Religion"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"What the Fork?"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"The Leader of the Pack"  Open in new Window. by TeeGateM Author Icon
"An Advent Praise: A Dizain"  Open in new Window. by AnchorHolds925 Author Icon
"Destroyed"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Silver, the ancient metal that healed."  Open in new Window. by tombrown12 Author Icon
"It's All Derivative"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Author Icon
"Time in Stilettos"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Love is Best When Shared"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Christmas Whispers (A Sestina)"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Raggedy Ann and Andy"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"I Don't Talk" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Observational Bias"  Open in new Window. by Words Whirling Round Author Icon
"All The Places You Are" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Robots Are Vegan And Other Shit That Makes Me Angry" Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon






Best Mythology / Legend
Includes: Folklore, Mythology

"Jomsviking "  Open in new Window. by Rick Dean - Dinosaur Author Icon
"Memory of Ash"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"The Path"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Everyone's Sleigh "  Open in new Window. by StephBee Author Icon






Best Mystery / Crime
Includes: Crime/Gangster, Detective, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense

"All the Unicorns Are Dead & The World..."  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Separate Universe"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"The Foreigner's Clothes"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Tales Untold"  Open in new Window. by ZombeeLuv is in Edit Mode Author Icon
"The Car"  Open in new Window. by SM Yeardley Author Icon
"Bradbury 2025: 02 Six Heads"  Open in new Window. by SevenTwoEight Author Icon
"Folder 52"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Sherlock Holmes, Multiversal Detective"  Open in new Window. by Sly F Author Icon
"Wdc 24th Birthday Masquerade Party"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Wdc 24th Birthday Party Suspect Journal"  Open in new Window. by Brrr...rooke Author Icon
"Ghost Peppers"  Open in new Window. by Jeff Sturgeon Author Icon
"Scary Stories Scribbled On Site"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon






Best Nature / Animals / Health
Includes: Animal, Environmental, Health, Nature, Pets

"The 7/7 Forum"  Open in new Window. by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author Icon
"[to mathematics] E2"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Cow Concert 2025"  Open in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon
"White Winged (2025)"  Open in new Window. by CJ Author Icon
"Unbroken Green"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Rebirth" Open in new Window.
"Rebirth"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"Forty" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Snow and rice"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"A Year of Pink Poetry"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Exploration of Space" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Genetic Six Unlimited"  Open in new Window. by Lonewolf Author Icon
"Life is Full of Good Things"  Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Enga mellom fjella"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"What the Fork?"  Open in new Window. by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon
"Glitter" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"The Leader of the Pack"  Open in new Window. by TeeGateM Author Icon
"My Golden Life"  Open in new Window. by Amare Jane Author Icon
"Let morning come"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"The Camel Caper"  Open in new Window. by ❄️Krista❄️ Author Icon
"Gate 21"  Open in new Window. by Sumojo Author Icon
"Christmas Whispers (A Sestina)"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Observational Bias"  Open in new Window. by Words Whirling Round Author Icon






Best Personal
Includes: Biographical, Emotional, Experience, Nonsense, Opinion, Personal, Tribute

"Snow and rice"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Wrapped" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"WDC Dragon Vale "  Open in new Window. by GERVIC - catching up! Author Icon
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Daily Cascade"  Open in new Window. by Joy- Happy 2026! Author Icon
"Setting Words Free"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"I Swear I'm Cool Somewhere!"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Complex Numbers"  Open in new Window. by Robert Waltz Author Icon
"Dear Me: Official WDC Contest"  Open in new Window. by Writing.Com Support Author Icon
"Writing Blog Number 2"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Daytime Nightmares" Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"The 7/7 Forum"  Open in new Window. by Jellyfish~Happy New Year 2026 Author Icon
"Thief of Words "  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Building Block"  Open in new Window. by ElFyn Author Icon
"Not the Enemy"  Open in new Window. by Kit Author Icon
"American Hot Shit"  Open in new Window. by Elisa, Snowman Stik Author Icon
"Writing Blog No.2 Index"  Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Four Lads Stacked In A Trench Coat"  Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Fright Night: The Escape of Ejecta’s Child" Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"To Feel The Sun"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
"Twist, Shout, Kiss" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Week 2 – A Day In The Life" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Be That As It May" Open in new Window. by Fivesixer Author Icon
"Week 4 – I Me Mine" Open in new Window. by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon
"Fireflies and Bunny Hopes" Open in new Window. by Jay O'Toole Author Icon
"Poem #16" Open in new Window. by Witchy Yule Woman Author Icon
"Liar"  Open in new Window. by Anni Pon Author Icon
"The Foreigner's Clothes"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"PTSD"  Open in new Window. by Winter's spud❄️ Author Icon
"Nothin' Fancy "  Open in new Window. by Cubby is Packing! Author Icon
"Rebel Poetry Contest"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Hey Time"  Open in new Window. by B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon
"Bite Marks and Bedtime Stories"  Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Mike's Poetry II"  Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Between Two Lights" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"End of the wrong road" Open in new Window. by Soldier_Mike Author Icon
"Forty" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Bloody Tabernacle " Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Winter Night" Open in new Window. by Ned Author Icon
"Behind My Sream" Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"Composted Theology" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"A Year of Pink Poetry"  Open in new Window. by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon
"Le Voyage Magnifique"  Open in new Window. by Dave Author Icon
"Mangled Mind"  Open in new Window. by Charles 🐾 Author Icon
"L'aura del Campo"  Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Drabble #9 Takk For Alt (09.09.2025)" Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"Black feathers" Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon
"SHADOW: I — Mother Below" Open in new Window. by Jayne Author Icon
"Exploration of Space" Open in new Window. by Annette Author Icon
"Whatever: The Word That Wounds"  Open in new Window. by Noisy Wren Author Icon
"Seven Second Soldier"  Open in new Window. by Dorian Wordweaver Author Icon
"Of Love and Ghosts"  Open in new Window. by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon
"Toe in the Water"  Open in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon
"Shotgun Boom Boom Kitty"  Open in new Window. by Jeremy Author Icon
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