Some feelings are too deep for ordinary words.
Love can make us feel invincible. Heartache can leave us speechless. Sometimes, poetry becomes the only language capable of expressing what the heart cannot say.
Ember Writers invites you to turn your deepest emotions into poetry.
Whether your inspiration comes from first love, unrequited feelings, separation, betrayal, longing, healing, or the courage to love again, let your words tell the story.
Your heart has a story. Let your poetry give it a voice.
🔔 Contest Status: Coming Soon
We’re preparing the Love & Heartache Poetry Contest!
The official submission deadline, winners’ announcement date, and prize amounts will be announced before entries open.
Stay connected with Ember Writers for updates.
📝 Contest Details
- Theme: Love & Heartache
- Genre: Original Poetry
- Languages: English, Filipino/Tagalog, or Taglish
- Eligibility: Open to aspiring and experienced writers
- Entry Limit: One poem per participant
- Length: 8–40 lines
- Submission Method: Publish your entry on Ember Writers using the designated contest category
- Submission Deadline: To be announced
- Winners’ Announcement: To be announced
✍️ How to Join
1. Prepare Your Poem
Write an original poem inspired by love, heartbreak, longing, healing, or moving on.
2. Follow the Guidelines
Give your poem a title and ensure it meets the required length and theme.
3. Publish Your Entry
Log in to Ember Writers and publish your poem using the official Love & Heartache Poetry Contest category once submissions open.
4. Wait for the Results
Entries will be evaluated according to the published judging criteria.
5. Celebrate Your Creativity
Support fellow writers and watch for the announcement of the winners.
The official submission instructions will be published before the contest opens.
📜 Contest Rules
- Each participant may submit one original poem.
- Entries must explore the Love & Heartache theme and contain 8–40 lines.
- Poems may be written in English, Filipino/Tagalog, or Taglish.
- Plagiarism and AI-generated poems are not eligible.
- Participants must have the right to submit and publish their work.
- Entries must be published under the designated contest category during the official submission period.
- Participants must follow the final submission deadline and any additional eligibility requirements announced by the organizers.
- Selected entries may be featured on Ember Writers with appropriate author credit, subject to the final contest rules.
- Judging decisions are final, subject to the published contest rules.
⚖️ Judging Criteria
Creativity & Originality — 40%
Fresh ideas, distinctive expression, and an original approach to the theme.
Emotional Impact — 30%
The poem’s ability to move readers and communicate emotion.
Writing Style & Flow — 20%
Effective language, imagery, rhythm, structure, and readability.
Relevance to Theme — 10%
How meaningfully the poem explores love and heartache.
🏆 Prizes & Recognition
The contest will recognize outstanding poetry through the following prize structure:
🥇 First Place — Cash prize + Spark (SP) reward + special badge
🥈 Second Place — Cash prize + Spark (SP) reward + achievement badge
🥉 Third Place — Cash prize + Spark (SP) reward + achievement badge
Special Recognition
Selected entries may receive website features and community recognition.
Cash amounts, Spark rewards, badge names, and any additional prizes will be announced in the official contest mechanics before submissions open.
🔥 Let Your Heart Speak
Some poems are written to remember. Some are written to release. Others are written because a feeling deserves to be heard.
Whatever your story, this is your invitation to write it.
Write with courage. Feel without fear. Let your words burn.
Love & Heartache Poetry Contest
An Ember Writers community event.
Where Your Words Begin to Burn.