Welcome to delhi poetry slam
If you have landed on our little slice of the internet, you are a poet or thinking of writing a poem. We hope to inspire you in many ways and spark your creativity.
If you are looking to take your talent to the next level, find out below more about our programs. We have helped many emerging poets earn recognition while also opening up opportunities for paid features, book sales, and professional growth.
Wingword Poetry Competition 2026
Delhi Poetry Slam sponsors the Wingword Poetry Prize, a competition that is open to all Indians who love to write poetry ✍️
The competition is held online for beginners in poetry, awarding a total sum of 5 Lakh Rupees in prizes to winners every year (in two seasons).
The first prize winner receives ₹ 50,000 and an opportunity to have their poetry book published.
Deadline is February 28th 2026. Results will be declared in March.
The Writer's Launchpad
We selected 21 poets from across India for the 2025 edition. Some were familiar faces, others were new yet carried with them voices that were fresh and exciting.
Our poets had the opportunity to learn online alongside mentor first Karuna Ezara Parikh—an eminent poet and author of The Heart Asks Pleasure First.
A poetry collection was published with their works, that's now available for ale
World Poetry Project: A Proven Success
We are extremely proud to launch Across Latitude & Language featuring the works of poets from around the globe. This book has been published as a part of our recent program 'World Poetry Project 2025'.
The Reading Spot
