The Rules

What

Do you love the beach or time with your family? Write a poem about what you consider a “perfect day”

Get published in a book.

After you submit your entry, sign our release here. The release allows us to publish your poem in our book (you will remain the owner of your work).

Who

You must be over 18 and a member of The Unsealed Community. You can sign up for The Unsealed Here

You must remain a member of The Unsealed throughout the contest and book publishing process to qualify.

When

All Entries must be in by 11:59 PM on March 7th, 2024 Eastern Time

Those selected to get published in our book, “Unseal Your Days,” will be notified by April 7th, 2024

Requirements

• Entries must be in English
• They must be entered on theunsealed.com
• They must be true
• The letter/poem can’t mention anyone’s name except yourself (Example: you can call someone a friend, a neighbor, a teammate or a family member but you can’t call them by their name, John Smith)
• The letter/poem must be original writing from the person submitting the letter
• The letter must not have been published anywhere else
• The letter can’t can’t be defamatory toward another person
• The letter must be less than 800 words
• Only one entry per person
• Include a title for your letter and a photo that goes with your story
• We do check for AI-written pieces. If a piece is written by AI, it will be automatically disqualified

Rights

You will own the rights to your entry but by entering the contest you will give us permission/limited license to publish the letter and any pictures you provide on The Unsealed. You will also allow us to promote your entry on social media using your letter and the provided picture.

How it will be judged

The Unsealed will choose the winners

What the letters/poems will be judged on

• Organization that is logical and effective, is the letter easy to read and understand?
• Creativity/originality, is there anything that makes this letter unique?
• Message/insight – does the letter offer a thoughtful message?
• Impact/Inspirational – is the story powerful and inspirational?
• Accurately addresses the topic – does this letter share a message of resilience?

Good Luck!