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Contests Announced Today
A Memorable Teacher
Paint a picture of a memorable teacher from your life. This can be someone who had a positive impact or a negative one. Try to include dialogue and descriptive prose to really help us get to know this person.Deadline
Life Without The Letter A
Write a story or poem of any length without using the letter 'A'. Please see announcement for details.Deadline Only 2 Spots Left!
Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 25th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Feb 4th
Hero Villain
Write a story of no more than 1500 words, in the genre of your choice, in which the Protagonist, who is cast as the hero, is in reality the villain.Deadline
Life Lessons Poetry
This is a topic based contest. Write a poem based on the topic provided in the announcement.Life lessons -- something you have learned, especially through personal experience, that you feel is worthy of writing about, hopefully to pass on to others.
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Contests That Close Soon
Notes to the Grandchildren
This is your chance to write some lasting words to the grandchildren. What do you want them to know?Deadline Only 1 Spot Left!
Pope Battle
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill decide to compete in a friendly match of [choose a game]. It escalates out of control.All disclaimers permitted, no holds barred. Prose or script, 2000 words max.
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Family Outing
Word Count--300-350Write a real-life story that involves you and your family
No profanity, vulgar words, sex, or sexual content (transgener/cross dressing etc.).
No satire or farce
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All Contests
Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize.Deadline
Birds and Bees
You have been commissioned under a pseudonym to publish an explanation of the Birds and the Bees in a religious bookstore. Write the WORST STORY POSSIBLE. Poetry or Prose, 1000 words max.Deadline
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash Prize.Deadline
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
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. This contest has a cash prize.
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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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
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6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jun 22nd
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jun 26th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a love poem. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be a humorous or a serious love poem. The choice is yours. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 30th
No Rules Poetry Contest
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. Cash Prize.Deadline Jul 3rd
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 7th
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 Jul 13th
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash Prize.Deadline Jul 19th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize.Deadline Jul 22nd
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jul 23rd
8 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jul 26th
Haiku Poetry Contest
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Jul 31st
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 5th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash Prize.Deadline Aug 10th
My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize.Deadline Aug 13th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 17th
Free Verse Poem
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 Aug 22nd
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 26th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Aug 31st
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Sep 5th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 10th
Share Your Story
A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. You can make sense of a life or part of that life. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 15th
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 Sep 20th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Sep 23rd
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Sep 28th
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 nine syllables. The second line has eight syllables and the third line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Oct 4th
Science Fiction Writing
Write a science fiction story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 5th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 10th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I'm glad you made it. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 14th
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 2 syllables. The subject can be anything. Cash Prize.Deadline Oct 16th
Newbie Flash Fiction
For our New Arrival contest we challenge you to write a story that uses exactly 100 words. Title does not count towards the word count. Write about anything with 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 18th
Free Form 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.Deadline Oct 20th
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 25th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Oct 27th
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 Oct 31st
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 6th
True Story Contest
Share a memory from your life. Share 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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Nov 12th
Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Nov 16th
Minute Poetry Contest
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Nov 22nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Nov 26th
Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Nov 29th
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. See the announcement for an example. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 5th
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Dec 10th
Faith Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that somehow incorporates your faith or thoughts about how faith guides us in our daily life. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 12th
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 15th
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 9 syllables. The subject can be anything. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Dec 22nd
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 31st
15 Syllable Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. The poem should have exactly 15 syllables. You can structure it anyway you choose. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 2nd
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 5th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline Jan 7th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 8th
Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a five line poem that follows a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 10th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 17th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Jan 21st
