20 Days of Poetry Challenge
Welcome to the 20 Days of Poetry Writing Challenge!
At Jack Wild Publishing, we believe every poet has a book inside them waiting for the right moment to come to life. The 20 Days of Poetry Challenge is your invitation to step into that moment.
Each month, we gather poets from all walks of life to write 20 poems in 20 days. With 10 free days built in, the challenge feels inspiring, not overwhelming. Each month’s theme is designed to spark your creativity. You can dive deep into it, or simply use it as a starting point.
But we don’t stop at the writing. At the end of your challenge, we turn your poems into a professionally designed poetry book complete with a custom interior and cover. You choose the details, and we bring your vision to life.
Whether this is your first time publishing or your tenth, this challenge gives you structure, support, and the joy of holding your words in your hands.
Write 20 poems in 20 days, any 20 days of the month
You’ll have 10 free days to rest, catch up, or reflect
Each month has a theme to inspire your writing
At the end of the challenge, we design your poetry collection into a publication-ready book
Details
Theme
September Theme: Thresholds
Thresholds are the spaces in between - moments of transition, change, and possibility. They exist at the edge of one chapter and the beginning of another, the doorway between the known and the unknown.
In this month’s challenge, explore what it means to stand on a threshold:
Moving from one season of life to another
Facing a decision or turning point
Crossing emotional or creative boundaries
Experiencing growth, transformation, or new perspectives
Your poems can fully embrace the theme, or simply use it as inspiration. Think of thresholds as open doors - places where stories, emotions, and reflections wait to step into the light.
The theme of Thresholds is meant to inspire your writing, not limit it. You can embrace it fully, letting the concept of transitions, turning points, and moments of change guide your imagery, tone, and subject matter in every poem. Or, you can use it lightly, as a springboard for creativity, allowing just a few poems to reflect the theme while others explore unrelated ideas. Even small cues, like a word, feeling, or image, can nod to the theme without constraining your work. Whether you dive deep or touch it gently, the goal is to write consistently and discover your voice over 20 days.
What’s Included in the Challenge
Interior Formatting: We turn your manuscript into properly formatted book interior ready for publication.
Custom Cover Design: Using stock images or your provided art. A book cover questionnaire will be given to you with your choices on colors, fonts, title and author name placement, and back cover content
All Royalties: You receive 100% of the royalties from book sales.
Full Rights: You retain all rights to your work. Your book is considered “self-published.” We just provide the services to help.
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Account: We help set you up with KDP where you can see your book sale reports, and even self-publish a future book.
Author Copies: Order as many author copies as you like at a discounted price. You can resell these or give to friends and family.
Why Enter the Challenge?
Accountability with Freedom – Write at your own pace with 10 free days built in. Stay motivated without the pressure.
Creative Spark – Each month’s theme gives you fresh inspiration, helping you break through writer’s block and explore new ideas.
A Finished Book – Instead of poems sitting in a notebook, you’ll walk away with a professionally designed poetry collection.
Affordable Publishing Path – For just $100, you get book formatting, cover design, and guidance to publication.
Build Your Author Identity – With optional add-ons like editing, branding, and launch planning, you can grow beyond the challenge into a confident published author.
Celebrate Your Words – Most importantly, you’ll cross the threshold from writer to published poet and hold your own book in your hands.
Base Challenge – $100
Includes:
20 Days of Poetry Challenge entry
Professional interior formatting & design
Custom cover design (stock images or your own art)
Book Cover Questionnaire to guide your choices
Your book published on Amazon KDP
Price
Your poetry book deserves to shine in the way that feels right for you. While the base challenge includes everything you need to publish, our optional add-on services give you the chance to take your book, and your author journey, even further.
From editing and feedback, to branding and launch planning, you can customize your experience and choose the level of support that best fits your goals.
Think of these as creative upgrades: tools to polish your words, strengthen your author identity, and set your book up for success.
Optional Add-On’s
Editing Services
Proofreading – $60
A final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting to ensure your manuscript is clean and polished.Line Editing – $100
Focuses on clarity, flow, word choice, and sentence structure to make your poems read smoothly and resonate more deeply.Developmental Editing – $160
Provides in-depth feedback on your overall manuscript, including structure, theme development, and cohesion, helping your collection reach its full potential.
Author Services
Custom Mood Board – $60
A visual guide of colors, fonts, and imagery that reflects your unique voice and style as an author. Use it to create a cohesive and professional look across your social media, book covers, website, and marketing materials. Establishing a consistent visual identity helps your work stand out and connects with readers instantly.Instagram Profile Setup – $90
We set up your Instagram professionally, including custom highlight covers that match your branding. This ensures your profile looks polished, cohesive, and ready to engage followers while reflecting your unique author identity.Custom Mood Board + IG Profile Setup – $120 (Save $30!)
Get the best of both worlds: a custom mood board to guide your branding and a professionally set up Instagram profile with matching highlight covers. Perfect for authors looking to create a strong, cohesive online presence from the start.30 Editable Canva Templates – $100
Creating social media content from scratch is time-consuming and can look inconsistent if done quickly. Our ready-to-use Canva templates save you hours of work while ensuring a polished, professional look. Easily customize them to fit your posts, stories, and promotions while staying consistent with your branding. Ideal for promoting your books, events, and creative projects efficiently.Custom Mood Board + IG Profile Setup + 30 Editable Canva Templates - $200 (Save $50!)
This all-in-one branding package gives you everything you need to create a cohesive, polished, and professional presence. With this package, your author brand will feel intentional, cohesive, and visually engaging across all platforms, helping you connect with readers and elevate your work.Book Launch Strategy Plan - $120
Launching a book without a plan can lead to low visibility, missed opportunities, and stress. Our Book Launch Strategy Plan provides a detailed timeline, pre-launch/launch/post-launch checklists, and content calendar guidance. You’ll know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to maximize visibility to reach your audience effectively.Editorial Feedback Report - $60
A professional evaluation of your manuscript with actionable feedback. Includes:Overview of manuscript strengths and areas for growth
Analysis of theme and voice
Poem-specific suggestions to improve clarity, flow, and impact
This report is perfect for writers who want guidance to elevate their collection and make their poems resonate with readers. Without professional feedback, it’s hard to know if your poems truly resonate, are cohesive, or showcase your best work. Our Editorial Feedback Report gives you actionable insights, including strengths, areas for improvement, theme and voice analysis, and poem-specific suggestions. This helps you polish your manuscript and make every poem shine.
The 20 Days of Poetry Challenge is designed to be flexible, giving you structure while allowing room for life’s interruptions. Here’s what to expect:
Challenge Period: Write 20 poems on any 20 days of the month. You have 10 free days to rest, reflect, or catch up as needed.
Post-Challenge Book Design: After completing your poems, we take 1 month to format your manuscript and design your book interior and cover.
Publication Date: You choose your book’s publication date, which must be at least 2 months after the challenge begins. This gives you time to review your proof copy, request any changes, and plan your launch.
From starting the challenge to holding your finished book, you have a structured yet flexible timeline to bring your poetry collection to life.
Timeline
This challenge is for…
Aspiring Poets: Individuals who are new to writing poetry or want to explore their creative side through a structured challenge.
Daily Writers: Those who enjoy a daily writing routine and want to build a habit of producing poetry consistently.
Creative Challenge Seekers: Writers looking for a fun and motivating challenge to inspire their creativity.
Minimalists: Individuals who prefer a straightforward publishing process without extensive customization.
Quick Publication Goals: Writers who want to rapidly achieve the milestone of having a published book under their name.
This challenge is not for…
Pre-Existing Manuscripts: Writers who already have a complete poetry manuscript and seek publishing services beyond basic compilation.
Extensive Customization: Individuals desiring a highly personalized approach to the book cover design.
Long-Form Works: Writers aspiring to publish a full-length poetry book or novel.
Specific Publishing Preferences: Individuals with specific preferences for their book’s formatting, layout, or additional publishing services beyond the challenge’s offerings.
Individuals with the above needs may find our other publishing packages better suited to their specific requirements.
