# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Writer's Den Poetry Slam 4th Qualifier
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: WELCOME TO OUR SLAM SEASON!!! ???

From September to December, The Writer’s Den hosts its in-season poetry slams, all leading up to the Grand Slam in January. Poets earn points at each slam they participate in. 

Point Breakdown:
1st place: 5 points
2nd place: 4 points
3rd place: 3 points
4th place: 2 points
5th and lower: 1 point

At the end of the season, the top 10 scorers advance to compete in our Grand Slam.

The winner of the Grand Slam becomes The Writer’s Den Indie Rep for the Southern Fried Poetry Slam, one of the largest poetry competitions and festivals in the country. They’ll also earn a feature spot at Busboys & Poets, a premier venue for spoken word and creative expression. 

So, whether you’re here to compete or simply enjoy the show, our slams are the place to be on first Sundays. 

See you on December 7th at @addis_ethiopian_rva 
for our final qualifier for the grand slam. 

Doors: 7PM 
Show: 8PM
$10 Entry

Hosted by @roscoeburnems 
Vibes by @djkinfolk 

#InTheDen Rules

Sign-Up: First come, first serve at the door. 
Max 10 poets for the slam. 

3 Rounds: 10 poets start. 7 advance to Round 2. 4 to the Final Round.

Clean Slate: Scores reset each round.

Original Work Only

Scoring: 5 judges score 0.0–10.0. 
High & low scores dropped; middle 3 added. 
Max Score in a round is a 30. 

Order: Random draw each round.

Time Limit: 3:10 max. 
Go over = disqualification. 
Time starts with first word or intentional movement.

No Props
Reading is okay, but don’t reference your page or device, doing so = disqualification.

Winner receives a small cash prize.

Questions? DM @thewritersdenrva 
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#slampoetry #rvanightlife #poetsofınstagram #poetryslam #richmondva
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, contests, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 180

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Writer's Den RVA
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- **long**: -77.442535
- **full address**: The Writer's Den RVA, 9 N 17th St,Richmond,VA,United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Writer's Den RVA (https://allevents.in/org/the-writers-den-rva/25948291)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Writer's Den RVA, 9 N 17th St,Richmond,VA,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Writer's Den RVA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, festivals, contests, spoken-word
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Writer's Den Poetry Slam 4th Qualifier ?
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