Deadline Tomorrow
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline:
Tomorrow!
All Contests
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline:
Next Week.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 16th
My Faith Poetry
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: Apr 22nd
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
True Story Flash
This flash fiction writing competition challenges you to share a complete story with only 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 28th
3 Line Poetry Contest
This poem is to a lover and must have a syllable count of 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. Cash Prize.
Deadline: May 3rd
ABC Poetry Contest
Use the alphabet as your guide for this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: May 6th
I'm Gonna Rant
Share your story but write it with only 150 words. Share a flash fiction story to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 10th
5 Line Poem
Write a poem that follows the syllable count outlined in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. 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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: May 20th
Romance Writing Contest
Write a story that begins with the sentence provided in the contest announcement. You can write about anything as long as the sentence provided begins the story you write. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 22nd
Poem For A Child
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: May 25th
Faith Poetry Contest
This writing contest has a topic of faith. Write a poem of any type that somehow includes the theme. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 30th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a dribble flash fiction story to enter this contest. That is a story with only fifty words. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jun 2nd
Dear God
Share your story but write it with only 150 words. Share a flash fiction story to enter this contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 5th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jun 8th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 12th
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
Share Your Story
This writing competition gives you a chance to tell a true story for your chance at the cash prize. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 23rd
Lonely Poem
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: 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 30th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Can you write a complete story with only a few words? That is the challenge of this flash fiction writing contest with a cash prize. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jul 3rd
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. This contest has a 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 to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 14th
Whodunit
This flash fiction writing competition challenges you to share a complete story with only 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 18th
One Line Poem
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with online one line. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 20th
Write A Rant
Share your story but write it with only 150 words. Share a flash fiction story to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 22nd
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 to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 25th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a story that begins with the sentence provided in the contest announcement. You can write about anything as long as the sentence provided begins the story you write. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 31st
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. This contest has a 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 7th
A First Book Chapter
Write a story that begins with the sentence provided in the contest announcement. You can write about anything as long as the sentence provided begins the story you write. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Aug 9th
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. This contest has 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.' The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 16th
Horror Writing Contest
Enter the horror writing contest for your chance at the cash prize. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 17th
Free Form Poem
Write a Haiku poem to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 24th
True Story Contest
This writing competition encourages writers to share a true story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 26th
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.
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. The winner takes away a 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. This contest has a 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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 18th
Faith Flash
Write a story with only 500 words to enter this flash fictoin writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 22nd
Western Writing Contest
Write a story that begins with the sentence provided in the contest announcement. You can write about anything as long as the sentence provided begins the story you write. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 24th
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
Funny 50 Word Story
Write a dribble flash fiction story to enter this contest. That is a story with only fifty words. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 1st
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 to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 5th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a complete story using only dialogue. For example, you could have two people talking by telephone as the dialogue shows what is happening and develops the storyline. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 9th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 14th
Nonfiction Writing Contest
The challenge of this contest is to write a story or essay about real people in a compelling and dramatic manner. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 17th
The Good Old Days
Write a poem about "the good old days " as you remember them. Any type, at least six lines. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Newbie Flash Fiction
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 23rd
Sonnet Poetry Contest
This poetry competition challenges you to write a sonnet poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 27th
My Biggest Regret
Share your story but write it with only 150 words. Share a flash fiction story to enter this contest. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
Lune Poetry Contest
Write a poem that only has three lines to enter this poetry competition. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 2nd
100 Word Flash Fiction
A flash fiction writing contest. Share your story with only a few words. Can you make the most of your story with only a few words? Cash Prize.
Deadline: Nov 5th
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
Erotic Writing Contest
Write a complete story using only dialogue. For example, you could have two people talking by telephone as the dialogue shows what is happening and develops the storyline. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th
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. Enter for your chance at the 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 20th
Flash Fiction
Share your story but write it with only 150 words. Share a flash fiction story to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 22nd
Two Line Poem
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: Nov 26th
Four Line Poem
To enter this contest with a cash prize follow the syllable count outlined in the contest announcement. Enter for your chance at the 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.
Deadline: Dec 8th
Write A Play
A writing contest that you can enter. Click the contest name for the details. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Dec 11th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 18th
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Dec 22nd
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that begins with the sentence provided in the contest announcement. You can write about anything as long as the sentence provided begins the story you write. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Dec 31st
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
