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Contests Announced Today
A Typical Day
In 100 words, or less, describe a typical day in your life. You can embellish a bit--for entertainment purposes--but try to keep it as factual as possible. Show us what it's like to walk in your shoes. Have fun with it!Deadline
Faith Poetry Contest
The theme for this poetry contest is "faith". We are looking for poems that in some way pertain to this theme. It doesn't matter if it's spiritual, political, intellectual or emotional as long as faith is clearly represented. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Jul 19th
Faith
Write a story or essay about faith.Deadline
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Someone Else
You (or your character) wakes up and are someone different.Deadline
20/20 Vision Story Contest
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline
No adjectives allowed
write 150 to 350 words with out any adjectives. Any prose genre acceptable! The challenge of this contest is to create an interesting and cogent entry with out a single adjective.Deadline
Stop
Write a story of any type. But at some point your character must shout: Stop!Deadline
Dueling Limericks: Hugging Day!
That's right, folks! January 21st is officially 'Naional Hugging Day'! In honor of such an awesome occasion, this contest is:a pair of limericks, one from each of two entities: one that's the hugger and one that may or may not need/want a hug!
Remember, a limerick is a form of verse, usually humorous and frequently rude, in five-line, predominantly anapestic m...
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RHYMING VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE POEM
RHYMING poetryLength 12 to 21 lines
dedication/title not counted towards total line length
No animation, video, music, picture with words, God/Jesus OR animals as topic
I color font/backgroun
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3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has three lines and a syllable count of either 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. The poem must address a loved one. Cash Prize.Deadline
Loki (Marvel) fanfic
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline
20 Predictions for the 2020s
Write 20 predictions about what will happen in the coming decade. They can be personal, social, political, sports--whatever you want. But do it in 20 lines of poetry or 20 paragraphs of prose. Any style of poetry is acceptable, as long as it is 20 lines For examples of 20-line forms, go to http://poetscollective.org/poetryforms/tag/20-lines/.
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Abstract art poem
Write a poem that somehow incorporates an abstract piece of art from fanart. It can be structured or free verse there is no requirements for the poem other than it has to be inspired by an abstract piece of art of your choosing.Deadline
Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. Cash Prize.Deadline
Free Verse Poem Contest
This is a free verse poetry contest. Any poem about any subject verse or specific syllable count isn't needed.Deadline
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Twenty ways to die
This is a topic-based contest. Write a five-chapter book based on the topic provided in the announcement.Deadline
The Art of the Limerick
A Limerick contest, following rules shared by our own Phyllis Stewart. See full guidelines for details.Deadline
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Maximum length 500 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
15 Syllable Poem
Write a poem with exactly 15 syllables. You can structure it anyway you choose and choose the word count. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline
True Story Contest
Share a true story from your life. Write a story that shares a moment, an object, a feeling, etc. This does not have to be a profound memory, but should allow readers insight into your feelings, observations and/or thoughts. Use at least 100 words. No poetry. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline
Valentine Poem
Write a love poem that has 20 syllables total. Any type of poem is accepted. Just watch the syllable count! Thanks go out Miranda Langston for originally creating this contest for our 20th Anniversary Celebration. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash Prize.Deadline
Write A Script
A script can be bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Non-Fiction Writing Contest
We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed. Cash Prize.
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Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Feb 24th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Feb 28th
Haiku Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. Can you paint a mental image using only three lines? Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Feb 29th
The Past 20 Years
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the announcement. Nonfiction story about things that have happened in your life and/or in the world in the past 20 years.Deadline Mar 3rd
ABC Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a ABC poem. ABC poetry has five lines and often is used to express feelings. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 9th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Cash Prize.Deadline Mar 13th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Mar 16th
3 Line Poetry Contest
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Mar 20th
Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that uses 150 words. That is the challenge of this contest. Write a story (on any topic) using exactly 150 words. The title does not count towards the word count. Online word processor is an estimate only. We recommend the use of a computer word processor to count the words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Mar 23rd
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a love poem. All forms of poetry accepted. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be humorous or serious. The choice is yours. But it must clearly be a love poem. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 25th
20 Word Poem
Write a poem with only 20 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 27th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Mar 31st
80 Word Flash Fiction
A drabble is a flash fiction story that uses 80 words. That is the challenge of this contest. Write a story (on any topic) using 80 words. The title does not count towards the word count. The submitted work must be between 78 - 82 words. We recommend the use of a computer word processor to count the words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Apr 5th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type. But there must be a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. Cash Prize.Deadline Apr 7th
Loop Poetry Contest
A fun poetry type that requires you to use the last word of each sentence as the starting word of the next sentence. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Apr 12th
Haiku
For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. Can you paint a mental image using only three lines? Cash Prize.
Deadline Apr 15th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Apr 20th
Take A Photo Poetry
Go out for a walk and take a camera, smartphone or tablet with you. Snap a picture of something interesting and write a poem about it when you get home. Post the photo along with the poem. Special thanks to Sallyo for originally creating this contest. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Apr 24th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 26th
3-6-9 Poem
This poem has three stanzas. Each stanza has three lines that follows the 3-6-9 syllable count. The first line has 3 syllables, the second line has 6 syllables and the last line 9 syllables. The subject can be anything. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Apr 29th
Biography of famous people
Write about a famous person of your choice. Minimum length 700 words.Deadline Apr 30th
Wedding
The topic for this contest is: WeddingWrite a story that somehow incorporates the topic. The story does not have to be specifically about the topic. But should clearly incorporate the topic into the story.
Creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
Minimum length 700 words.
Deadline Apr 30th
honeymoon
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline Apr 30th
5-7-5 Poetry Writing
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline May 2nd
5-7-5 Poetry
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should have only three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline May 7th
Share A Story In A Poem
In this contest you are challenged to write a poem that tells a story and also rhymes. We've included examples of this type of poetry storytelling in the announcement. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline May 9th
Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. But you must count syllables. The first line of your poem will have 9 syllables. The second line has 8 syllables and the 7th line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. Cash Prize.Deadline May 11th
Acrostic Poetry Contest
Write an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. View an example in the announcement. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 16th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 21st
2-4-2 Poetry
Write a 2-4-2 syllable poem. It has three lines. The first line has 2 syllables, the second line has 4 syllables and the last line has 2 syllables again. The subject can be anything. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline May 25th
Twenty Short Story Contest
Write a story with your character named Twenty. Who is Twenty? Where did that nick name come from? Cash Prize.
Deadline May 26th
Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline May 30th
True Story Flash
Write a true story "flash fiction" style on any topic. Can be humorous, embarrassing, inspiring or thoughtful - the only requirement is that it is a true story. The title does not count towards the word count. The submitted work must be between 98- 102 words. We recommend the use of a computer word processor to count the words. Cash Prize.Deadline Jun 3rd
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jun 8th
Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. Cash Prize.Deadline Jun 14th
Share Your Story
A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. But you can write about life with the option to create and fabricate and to make sense of a life, or part of that life. Write a piece of your life! The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 16th
Four Line Poem
Write a four line poem that has a specific syllable count. The first line has 1 syllable, the second line has 5 syllables, the third line has 5 syllables, and the last line has 9 syllables. The subject can be anything. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jun 20th
20 Line Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. Cash Prize.
Deadline Jun 26th
Free Verse Poetry Contest
Write a free verse poem. This is a method of writing poetry that does not follow any structure or style. See an example and details in the announcement. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jun 30th
Two Line Poem
Write an essence poem. This is a poem of two lines with six syllables per line, each containing an internal rhyme and an ending rhyme.Example
Mysterious night dream
Elicits a fright scream
Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 3rd
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that uses 75 words. That is the challenge of this contest. Write a story (on any topic) using exactly 75 words. The title does not count towards the word count. Online word processor is an estimate only. We recommend the use of a computer word processor to count the words. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jul 6th
5-7-5 Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jul 10th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Give me twenty. Cash Prize.Deadline Jul 15th
