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Western Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Today!Christmas Story
This writing contest challenges you to write a story that somehow involves Christmas. Cash Prize. Deadline: In 4 DaysChristmas Poetry
Write a poem about Christmas to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: In 4 DaysAll Contests
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash Prize. Deadline: In 10 DaysDialogue Only Writing Contest
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: In 15 DaysAcrostic Poetry Contest
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Cash Prize. Deadline: In 19 DaysNewbie Flash Fiction
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: In 23 DaysSonnet Poetry Contest
A sonnet is a poem that follows a specific format. Share your sonnet poem to enter this contest with a cash prize. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: In 24 DaysNonfiction 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: In 30 DaysLune Poetry Contest
A lune is a poem that only has three lines. The syllable count is 5-7-5. So the first line has five syllables, the second line has 3 and the third line has five again. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jan 23rdMy Worst Fear Writing Contest
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 26thMinute Poetry Contest
The minute is a format of poetry that has a specific syllable count. Write your poem that follows this syllable count to enter. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jan 29th100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jan 31st5-7-5 Poem
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 5thEmotions Poetry Contest
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 12thTwo Line Poem
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Feb 18th5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 25thFour Line Poem
Write a 1-5-5-9 poem. That is a poem where the first line has 1 syllable. The second and third lines have five syllables. The final line has nine syllables. Cash Prize. Deadline: Feb 28thErotic Writing Contest
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize. Deadline: Mar 5th15 Syllable Poem
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Mar 11thWrite A Screenplay
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Mar 14thFlash Fiction
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Mar 17thA poem about a Woman
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Mar 20thA poem about a Man
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Mar 23rdBetrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Mar 28thThis Sentence Starts The Story
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Apr 2ndTanka Poetry Contest
Write a poem with five lines that follows the syllable count provided to enter this poetry contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Apr 6thFree 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. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Apr 12thFree Verse Poem
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Apr 16thMy Faith Poetry
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Apr 22ndShare A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Apr 26thTrue Story Flash
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Apr 28th3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: May 3rdABC Poetry Contest
Write an ABC poem to enter this poetry contest. That is a poem where the first letter of each line follows the alphabet. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: May 6thI'm Gonna Rant
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: May 10th5 Line Poem
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: May 14thTemptation Poetry Contest
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of temptation for your chance at the cash prize. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: May 20thRomance Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: May 22ndPoem For A Child
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: May 25thFaith Poetry Contest
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: May 30thDribble Flash Fiction
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 2ndDear God
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jun 5thFree Verse Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jun 8thSci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jun 12thLove Poem Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that is a love poem. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jun 15thRomance Poetry Contest
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Jun 20thShare Your Story
Everyone has a story. This is your chance to tell your story in this writing contest with a cash prize. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Jun 23rdLonely Poem
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jun 24thCinquain Poetry
Write a poem that follows the following syllable count: 2-4-6-8-2. You can incorporate a rhyme scheme into your poem. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jun 30th75 Words Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is a writing style that often very brief. For this contest your challenge is to use only 75 words and tell a complete story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Jul 3rdHaiku
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jul 3rdRhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jul 8thNo Rules Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jul 14thWhodunit
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jul 18thOne Line Poem
Can you write a one line poem? That is the challenge of this poetry contest. Write a poem with online one line. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jul 20thWrite A Rant
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jul 22nd3 Line Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jul 25thFantasy Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jul 31stLoop Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest take the last word of each line and use it as the first word of the next line. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 3rdRhyming Poem
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 7thA First Book Chapter
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash Prize. Deadline: Aug 9th16 Words or Less Poem
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash Prize. Deadline: Aug 12thHaiku 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.' Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 16thHorror Writing Contest
The horror/thriller contest is your chance to write a horror story. Can you use horror to grab your readers attention and hold it to the end of the story? This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 17thFree Form Poem
A haiku is a poem that follows a specific syllable count. It has only three lines and usually follows the 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 20th20 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. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 24thTrue Story Contest
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 26th3-6-9 Poem
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 30th5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 4thNonet Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest your first line must have 9 lines. For the next line remove a syllable - it will have eight. And continue this until you have one syllable. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 10thShare A Story In A Poem
Write a poem that also tells a story to enter this poetry contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Sep 15th2-4-2 Poetry
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Sep 18thFaith Flash
A secret can often lead to terrible events. How will the secret in your story influence the story. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Sep 22ndFree Form Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Sep 28thHow It Works
Share your stories, books and screenplays and enter writing contests. Get feedback for everything that you write including your writing contest entries.Get started here. You'll get feedback for everything you write and will be part of an active writing community. Enter these free writing contests with cash prizes. All contests are free to enter with upgraded membership. You'll get feedback for every contest submission and for anything else that you share. You will be ranked. The top ranked writers each year win a custom plaque. See how your motivation increases when you are competing in a friendly competition that encourages you to not just write - but write at a high level.
To enter a writing contest simply click on the name of the contest above. You will be prompted to enter the details of your post include the title and body of the work. If you are creating a book you should create your book first and after you create your book you will be prompted to enter your first chapter. For longer short stories (5,000 words are great) we recommend breaking the story into a book with separate chapters. Every chapter will get feedback!
We do update the writing contest listing daily. You can also share poetry and enter poetry writing contests. There is much to do and you'll enjoy an active writing community. Looking for something else? You can see our full listing of contests including all poetry contests on our full writing contests page.
