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New Arrival Poetry
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
5-7-5
Write a 5-7-5 poem on any subject. The only rule is to follow the 5-7-5 syllable count (first line has five syllables, second line has seven, third line has five again).Deadline Only 1 Spot Left!
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New Identity
The topic for this contest is: Switching Identities. After wishing you could be someone else, you wake up as that person. Who are you and what will you do? Minimum length 400 words. Maximum Length 700 words.
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Reborn Phoenix
The topic for this contest is: Past Lives. Write a story about a character who has a deja vu experience. He or she must recall a previous life. Minimum length 500 words. Maximum Length 1,000 words.
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Biblical Character
Choose a Biblical character and write a story about the situation in which they appeared in the Bible. If the person you choose appears many times, choose one incident to write about. Give your personal viewpoint on why or how that person was involved.Deadline
Unexpected Mail
The topic for this poetry contest is: WRITE A POEM ABOUT YOU RECEIVE MAIL THAT MAKES YOU STOP IN YOUR TRACKSThe poem has to be specifically about the topic and creative approaches are welcomed. Contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
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One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Something you overcame in your past
Write a poem that somehow incorporates the topic. The poem should be about the topic and creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
Any type of poetry welcomed!
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Rhyming Poem
Write a poem about how music influences us.Deadline
20 Word Poem
Write a poem with only 20 words. Cash Prize.Deadline
New Arrival 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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
NaPoWriMo April Poem-A-Day
Write a poem a day on each day of April in a book of poetry.Deadline Only 1 Spot Left!
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. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type. But there must be a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
True Story Flash
Write a true story "flash fiction" style on any topic. Can be humorous, embarrassing, inspiring 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline
My Faith
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Any type of poem accepted. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
Child Abuse
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline
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.
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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.Deadline May 18th
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 May 21st
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline May 27th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline May 31st
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! This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 2nd
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.Deadline Jun 6th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jun 12th
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 Jun 14th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I put on my mask and entered the building. Cash Prize.Deadline Jun 16th
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 Jun 24th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Jun 26th
Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. Cash Prize.
Deadline Jun 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 29th
cheating lover/spouse
The topic for this contest is: Cheating on lover/spousePlease write from the adulterer or the victim point of view.
Minimum length 700 words. Recommended length 2,000 - 3,500 words.
Deadline Jun 30th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 3rd
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 Jul 9th
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 Jul 12th
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 Jul 16th
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.
Deadline Jul 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Jul 30th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Aug 1st
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 6th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Aug 10th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Aug 16th
Future Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. Maximum length 500 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Aug 20th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Aug 26th
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 Aug 28th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Aug 31st
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 Sep 2nd
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 Sep 7th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Sep 11th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Sep 15th
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.Deadline Sep 18th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has a rhyme scheme. How it rhymes is up to you. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Sep 25th
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.
Deadline Sep 30th
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 Oct 6th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Oct 8th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Oct 11th
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 Oct 16th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Oct 20th
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.Deadline Nov 4th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Nov 20th
