Deadline Tomorrow
Free Verse Poem
This contest challenges you to write a poem any way you would like. There are no restrictions on syllables. The topic is open. Cash prize to the winner. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
Tomorrow!
All Contests
My Faith Poetry
This writing contest has a topic of faith. Write a poem of any type that somehow includes the theme. Cash Prize.
Deadline:
Next Week.
Share A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 26th
3 Line Poetry Contest
This poem is to a lover and must have a syllable count of 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 3rd
ABC Poetry Contest
Use the alphabet as your guide for this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: May 6th
5 Line Poem
Write a poem that follows the syllable count outlined in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 14th
Temptation Poetry Contest
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of
temptation for your chance at the cash prize. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 20th
Poem For A Child
The only challenge of this poetry contest is to write a poem that has a rhyme. No other requirements. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 25th
Faith Poetry Contest
This writing contest has a topic of faith. Write a poem of any type that somehow includes the theme. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: May 30th
Free Verse Poetry Contest
This contest challenges you to write a poem any way you would like. There are no restrictions on syllables. The topic is open. Cash prize to the winner. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 8th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Share your love poem to enter this poetry competition. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 15th
Romance Poetry Contest
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem that only has six words total. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 20th
Lonely Poem
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 24th
Cinquain Poetry
This contest requires a poem that has five lines that follows a specic syllable count. The poem must rhyme. Cash prize. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 30th
Haiku
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem that only has six words total. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 3rd
Rhyming Poetry Contest
The only challenge of this poetry contest is to write a poem that has a rhyme. No other requirements. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jul 8th
No Rules Poetry Contest
This contest challenges you to write a poem any way you would like. There are no restrictions on syllables. The topic is open. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jul 14th
One Line Poem
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with online one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 20th
3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jul 25th
Loop Poetry Contest
To write a loop poem take the last word of each line and use it as the first word of the next line. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Aug 3rd
Rhyming Poem
The only challenge of this poetry contest is to write a poem that has a rhyme. No other requirements. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 7th
16 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 12th
Haiku Poetry Contest
This contest is for new members to FanStory. Share a poem that has three lines and follows the 5-7-5 syllable count. It's similar to a haiku but you can write about anything.' Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 16th
Free Form Poem
Write a Haiku poem to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 20th
20 Syllable Poem
Hemingway wrote a poem with only six words that is quite famous. Now is your chance. Write a poem with only 20 words for a chance at the cash prize. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 24th
3-6-9 Poem
This poetry type only has three lines. A 2-4-2 has three lines and each line has a specific syllable count. First line has two, second line has four, third line has two again. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 30th
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 4th
Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem. But each line must have one less syllable than the lin before it until you have the final (ninth line) that only has one syllable. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 10th
Share A Story In A Poem
This contest challenges you to write a poem that shares a story. This is a common poetry type for poetry for children but more complicated stories can also be told in poetry format. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 15th
2-4-2 Poetry
This poetry type only has three lines. A 2-4-2 has three lines and each line has a specific syllable count. First line has two, second line has four, third line has two again. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 18th
Free Form Poetry Contest
This contest challenges you to write a poem any way you would like. There are no restrictions on syllables. The topic is open. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 28th
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 5th
Acrostic Poetry Contest
This poetry competition challenges you to write a poem of any type. But the trick is after you write it the first letter of each line (read downwards) must spell out a word. See an example in the announcement. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 14th
The Good Old Days
Write a poem about "the good old days " as you remember them. Any type, at least six lines. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
This poetry competition challenges you to write a sonnet poem. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 27th
Lune Poetry Contest
Write a poem that only has three lines to enter this poetry competition. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Nov 2nd
Minute Poetry Contest
To enter this contest writing a poem that follows the syllallable count as outlined in the poetry announcement. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Nov 10th
5-7-5 Poem
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 16th
Emotions Poetry Contest
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 20th
Two Line Poem
This poem is to a lover and must have a syllable count of 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 26th
Four Line Poem
To enter this contest with a cash prize follow the syllable count outlined in the contest announcement. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 2nd
15 Syllable Poem
Write a poem of any type to enter this contest. The only requirement is that it has exactly 20 syllables total. Format it as you wish (as many lines/stanzas as you want) but your poem should have 20 syllables total when complete. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Dec 8th
A poem about a Woman
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 14th
A poem about a Man
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Dec 18th
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 22nd
Tanka Poetry Contest
This poetry competition challenges you to write a Tanka. That is a poem with only five lines that has a 5-7-5-7-7. So it's like a Haiku but with two extra lines. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 4th
Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse poem about love. Free verse is a form of poetry that does not necessarily follow to any specific meter patterns, rhyme, or any other pattern. Free verse, despite its freedom, often still has some elements of form. Most free verse does observe a convention of lines and structure. No rhyming patterns. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 9th
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has only three lines and follows the following syllable count: 5-7-5. First line has 5 syllables, second line has 7, third line has 5 again. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 25th
