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Poetry Contest Listing
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12 Word Poetry Contest
The topic for this poetry contest is: Write a poem using 12 words about any subject.
Deadline: Today! | 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Today! | Meme Challenge
 Pick any image from television and write a meme to go with it. 25 syllables max. See contest for more details.
Deadline: In 2 Days | New Species 5-7-5
 Share a picture of a new species (you may use AI) and write a 5-7-5 about it. Double entry fees and rewards.
Deadline: In 4 Days | Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse love poem. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: In 6 Days | Just Say No
 Entertain children with a short, bizarre story to remember that will scare them away from a bad life decision. 300-800 words, prose only.
Deadline: Apr 14th | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 16th | Spring Cleaning
 Write a rhyming poem about spring cleaning. Poetry only. $5 entry fee, no DQs.
Deadline: Apr 18th | Snow Brown
 Write a story of any type based on the title. 350-1000 words, prose only. No other restrictions.
Deadline: Apr 20th | My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 22nd | Share A Photo Poetry
Share a picture of something or someone that you love. Or perhaps a photo of something that you found on a trip or a hike. Write a poem about it. Post the photo along with the poem. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 26th | True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 28th |
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 | 2025 NaPoWriMo
2025 NaPoWriMo - Write and post a poem a day for the month of April. Create a Book and post 30 poems in April. Any style of poetry and the topic is Poet's choice! Prompts available: https://www.napowrimo.net/2025/03/
Deadline: May 1st | 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: May 3rd | ABC Poetry Contest
 For this contest you are challenged to write an 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: May 6th | I'm Gonna Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: May 10th | 5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 14th | 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: May 20th | Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: May 22nd | Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: May 25th | Gorilla Hero
 It's Harambe's birthday! Feature a story with a gorilla protagonist. Prose is recommended, but you may rebel with poetry. 300 word minimum.
Deadline: May 27th | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: May 30th |
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 | Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 2nd | Dear God
Write to God expressing your most pressing concerns and/or questions believing with all your heart and soul, that He will receive, read and answer you. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 5th | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 8th | 2D Acrostic Challenge #5
 Compose a two-dimensional acrostic. This is NOT a standard acrostic contest -- please read contest details and see examples. Valid entries will be featured as examples in future contests, where everyone can adore and applaud your masterpieces.
Deadline: Jun 10th | Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 12th | 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 15th | Romance Poetry Contest
Write a romance poem in any style. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 20th | Share Your Story
 Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 23rd | Lonely Poem
Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 24th | Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jun 30th |
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 | 75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jul 8th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jul 14th | Whodunit
Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 18th | One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 20th | Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 22nd | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 25th | Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 31st |
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 | 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 3rd | Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 7th | A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 9th | 16 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with sixteen words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 12th | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 16th | Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 17th | Free Form Poem
Free form is a method of writing poetry, which does not essentially follow any structure or style. Topic is on open. Share your best free form for this poetry contest. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 20th | 20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Aug 24th | 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. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 26th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Aug 30th |
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 | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 4th | Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Sep 10th | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 15th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Sep 18th | Faith Flash
Write what faith means to you. How faith impacts your life. What God means to you. This is flash! So share it with exactly 300 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 22nd | Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 24th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Sep 28th |
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 | Funny 50 Word Story
Write a humorous 50 word story. 50 words exactly. No need to have a beginning, a conflict or resolution. Just tell something funny in 50 words. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 1st | 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.
Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 5th | Dialogue Only Writing Contest
 Write a story using only dialogue. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 9th | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 14th | Nonfiction Writing Contest
 Got a story to tell? Whether it's a funny anecdote an interesting true story or a take on life that's spiritual or political enter it in this contest. A poetry contest with 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Oct 20th | Newbie Flash Fiction
New to FanStory? This contest is for you! Write a story that uses exactly 100 words. Title does not count towards the word count. Write about anything with 100 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 23rd | Sonnet Poetry Contest
 Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 27th | My Biggest Regret
Write about the biggest regret of your life. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st |
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 | 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 2nd | 100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 5th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Nov 10th | Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 12th | 5-7-5 Poem
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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Nov 16th | Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 20th | Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 22nd | 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. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Nov 26th |
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 | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 2nd | 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.
Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Dec 8th | Write A Play
A screenplay can bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own script. Can be for TV, movies or the theater. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 11th | A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 14th | A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 22nd | This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Something was moving in the dark. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 31st |
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 | 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.
This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 25th |
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| You only have 19 syllables and three lines to share a message. Learn more about the Tanka Poetry Contest announcement. |
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| A free verse poetry contest. Read the Free Verse Poem contest announcement. |
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| Can you write a story with only a few hundred words? Flash fiction is always a challenge. Read the True Story Flash page. |
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| Can you write a story with only a few hundred words? Flash fiction is always a challenge. Read the Dear God page. |
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| Can you write a story with only a few hundred words? Flash fiction is always a challenge. Read the Whodunit page. |
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| Can you write a story with only a few hundred words? Flash fiction is always a challenge. Read the Flash Fiction page. |
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