Sinister Sonnet

Poetry Contest
The topic for this poetry contest is: Sinister Sonnets.

Write a Shakespearean or English sonnet that somehow incorporates the topic of horror. The poem does not have to be specifically about the topic and creative approaches are welcome. However, poems must be written in iambic pentameter, the traditional meter for this type of sonnet.
Contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.

The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.

Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Saturday, November 17, 2018.




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All contest entries will be reviewed by the Contest Entry Compliance Committee. The committee will read all entries to ensure that the contest rules are being followed. If your entry is disqualified you will not be refunded the entry fees. The committee will review the entries when the deadline is reached. The voting will begin after the committee determines that all entries qualify and disqualify those that do not. This contest is open to all members. Past contest winners can join the contest. A voting booth will be created shortly after the deadline is reached. At that time all participants will be contacted so they can vote.

The voting booth will include this summary of the contest:

    This is a topic based contest. Please consider the topic. Poets were not required to write specifically about the topic but it should be incorporated into the poem.


If you plan to write for this contest reserve a spot. There are a limited number of entries. A vote by writers will determine the winner. The decision is final. All members that submit a work are encouraged to vote. One entry per person. New entries to the site only. If you already posted a work on FanStory.com that work is not eligible for a contest.

Click the link above to submit your entry. Members with reservations can use the link provided in their contest profile. Members may not request votes, mention contest entries, or notify potential voters of the vote by private message or other means as specified in the contest terms. The site automatically checks for this form of communication. A break in the contest terms will result in the cancellation of the account.

Deadline: Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:59pm EST.

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Contest Entries

Author Name Submission Status
K. R. Ward Position Reserved
michaelcahill Entered A Handsome Wallet and Swanky Ride
Galactia Position Reserved
Dean Kuch Entered Bill Shakesfear: A Zombie Rockopera
DragonSkulls Entered The Orphanage
trimple Position Reserved
Chrissy710 Entered Sinister Enough