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1-7-1
For this poem Line 1 has one syllable. Line 2 has 7 syllables. Line 3 must repeat the word from the first line. Poem can be on any topic.Deadline
The Appeal of Books
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline
Etheree
The poetry form, Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.Deadline
April Fools' Day Country Style
Minimum 4 lines, maximum 40 lines, any form poem, about something related to April Fools' Day. Puns and pranks are a plus.
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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
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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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
A Phoneme Challenge
Write a story incorporating phonemes into it, for example, the final /ck/ sound as in the work pack, the short /o/ sound as in of or ox, or the /^/ sound (think of the word "uh") in lug or monkey.Deadline
Calling Poetic Script Writers!
Write a short, humorous script in rhyming verse. Cast of Characters, Scene descriptions and Stage directions are exempt from the rhyming.Deadline
Irish Whimsy
With St. Patrick's Day approaching, let's share a bit of blarney and add a touch of humor for those who wish to share our posts. Irish folklore contains many magical stories of gods, warriors, and even leprechauns. Connect with your muse and reach into your whimsical thoughts and share one of your stories with us. Good luck as we look forward to your humor.Deadline
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 to the winner.
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Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Altered Carbon
The topic for this contest is: Altered carbonWrite a fanfiction for the drama Altered Carbon.
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.
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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
Biography of famous people
Write about a famous person of your choice. Minimum length 700 words.Deadline
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.
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honeymoon
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline
Na-Po-Wri-Mo National Poetry Month
Write and post a poem a day throughout April.Deadline
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 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
Twin Soul Soulmate
The topic for this contest is: Twin Soul SoulmateWrite 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 May 12th
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline May 13th
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. The winner takes away a 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. This contest has a cash prize.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? The winner takes away a 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. The winner takes away a 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. The winner takes away a 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. Cash Prize.Deadline Jun 20th
20 Line Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. Enter for your chance at the 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. The winner takes away a 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
This contest has a 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. The winner takes away 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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jul 10th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Give me twenty. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jul 15th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jul 19th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Jul 24th
Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. Cash Prize.Deadline Jul 27th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jul 31st
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Cash Prize.
Deadline Aug 3rd
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Aug 6th
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that includes a detective or police officer showing up at your front door. Maximum length 500 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 10th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Aug 14th
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 Aug 19th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 23rd
Domestic romance
The topic for this contest is: Domestic romanceWrite 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 Aug 30th
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 Aug 30th
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? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 31st
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 5th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 10th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize.Deadline Sep 15th
New Arrival Poetry
Write a 5-7-5 poem for this contest for new members to the site. A 5-7-5 poem is a three line poem. The first line has five syllables. The second line has seven. The third line has five again. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 17th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 18th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 22nd
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 Sep 24th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Sep 28th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 2nd
New Arrival Writing Contest
For our New Arrival "This Sentence Starts The Story" contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: "Hell found me." This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Oct 5th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash Prize.Deadline Oct 11th
20 Word Poem
Write a poem with only 20 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 15th
