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Contests Announced Today
Slap Your... Dualing Limericks!!
Slap Your Annoying Co-Worker ---- That's right, folks! October 23rd is officially 'Slap Your Annoying Co-Worker Day'! In honor of such an awesome occasion, this contest is:a pair of limericks: one from each of the two co-workers that would like to smack each other!
Remember, a limerick is a form of verse, usually humorous and frequently rude, in five-line, predo...
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I Am Not Perfect
Write a poem about a flaw that you see in yourself.Deadline
Contests That Close Soon
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Overlooked and neglected
Write a POEM of any type (to a maximum of 30 lines) about the most inconsequential, overlooked, insignificant, neglected thing you can think of.Deadline
Italian Food Frenzy
Write a short script, skit, or comic monologue where the subject of Italian food is mentioned at least twice. It can be from a human point of view, an animal's point of view, the oven or kitchen's point of view, or even the food's point of view. Word limit: 400 words minimum, 3,000 words maximum.Deadline
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Beautiful Creatures
Write a short essay about an animal - maximum 300 words. It can be a beloved pet or a wild animal you admire. The photo you include should be of the animal, or type of animal, you are describing.Deadline
Best Served Cold
Write a flash fiction tale of REVENGE. Maximum 800 words. This can be in any genre and can range from a light-hearted prank to a murderous act of vengeance. Clever twists and irony encouraged.Deadline
Old Story With a Twist
Remembering Michael Cahill's wish to make this the Year of the Script here on Fanstory, let's write a script. To make the plot simple, choose a favorite well known story, a folktale, fable or fairy tale but give it your own flair and sense of humor. Be sure to include Cast and Scene information and identify each speaker.Deadline
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. Cash Prize.Deadline
Attics, Boxes, and Trunks
Write a poem of at least 8 lines, maximum 40 lines, rhymed or unrhymed. The subject is what you keep, have kept, found, have found or could find in attics, either yours or someone else's, or boxes of any kind, or trunks (the storage containers). The time frame can be present-day or in another century.
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Mischief Night Fiction Contest
The story for this contest must contain a trick or prank played by any of the characters in the story.
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Halloween Poetry
For our Halloween Poetry Contest we are looking for poems about Halloween. This contest is for poems of all types and for poets of all skill levels. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Halloween Flash Fiction
Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween flash fiction writing contest. The story can have a Halloween theme or you can use your imagination to create a story that will put your readers on edge. Minimum length 25 words. Maximum length 500 words. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
5-7-5 Horror 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. Write about anything but the theme is horror.
Cash prize to the winner.
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Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline
November 9th 1989
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Fiction or creative fact, but prose only. No poetry allowed. 700 words or less.
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13 Word Horror Poetry
Write a poem that will terrify or horrify with only 13 words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
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. Cash Prize.
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Short Story
Any humorous fictional story on any topic. Word limit 3000 words.Deadline Nov 20th
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 Nov 20th
True Story Flash
Write a true story "flash fiction" style on any topic. Can be humorous, embarrassing, inspring 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Nov 22nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Nov 25th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Nov 30th
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 Dec 2nd
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Dec 4th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Dec 6th
Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Dec 8th
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 Dec 11th
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
Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Dec 13th
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! Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Dec 17th
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Dec 22nd
Christmas Story
Share a story that takes place during Christmastime. All writing welcomed including fiction and non-fiction. No poetry. Cash Prize.
Deadline Dec 25th
Christmas Poetry
Share a poem about Christmas. It can be the lights, shopping, a child opening a gift - whatever you feel best represents this day. Any format you choose. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 25th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 30th
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 Jan 4th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: We heard something.Your story must start with the sentence above. You have the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the punctuation at the end for proper grammar.
Example:
"We heard something!" screamed John. "The dialogue or story can continue..." Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 7th
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.Deadline Jan 10th
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 Jan 15th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 18th
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 Jan 23rd
Loki (Marvel) fanfic
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline Jan 31st
Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 31st
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 Feb 2nd
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Maximum length 500 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Feb 5th
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 Feb 10th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Feb 13th
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 Feb 16th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. Cash prize to the winner.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
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 Mar 3rd
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Mar 8th
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.
Deadline Mar 9th
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. Cash prize to the winner.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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Mar 20th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline Mar 25th
honeymoon
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline Mar 30th
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. This contest has a cash prize.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. This contest has a 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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 15th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Apr 24th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Apr 29th
