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Just a Tuesday

Write a poem about an ordinary day. No big events - just the poetry of small moments. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 31st




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Story of the Month

Each month a vote determines the Story of the Month. All stories posted during the month are automatically considered. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Haiku Poem

For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. A popular format is to have the first line contains five (5) syllables, the second line seven (7) syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables but a strict syllable count is not required.
15 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     
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Giant Takes Over Earth

Write about what would you do if you were a giant and you have a small Earth in your hands. Make it humorous.
15 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     
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Lottery

What would you do if you won the lottery? (And/or what will you do to win it?) All formats and content accepted. Winner take all.
17 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Favorite Athlete

Write about who your favorite athlete is and why. Show us his or her accomplishments.Tell us about his or her life. Tell us why this athlete is your favorite.
18 Spots Left    Open To All     
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75 Words Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
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Independence Day

Write a declaration or fictional story about planning for an insurrection of any type that will begin exactly one year from today (July 4th, 2026). 500 words minimum.
16 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Haiku

Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash Prize.
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Rhyming Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.
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Sharknado

It's the 12th anniversary of Sharknado. Write a poem of any type that somehow incorporates shark activity.
16 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Bad Romance

Share a fictional story about any sort of social scenario that goes down in the summer heat. No DQs.
17 Spots Left    Open To All     
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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.
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Independence Day

This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
17 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Poem of the Month

Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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Treasure Hunt

Share any type of entry about a search for hidden treasure.
17 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Whodunit

Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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One Line Poem

Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Write A Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Book of the Month

Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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Morning Routine

Share any type of poem about a morning ritual/routine.
15 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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Reviewing Contest

Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Aug 3rd


Rhyming Poem

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Aug 7th


A First Book Chapter

For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Aug 16th


Horror Writing Contest

Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Aug 20th


20 Syllable Poem

Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Aug 30th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Sep 4th


ABC 2D #2

Join FanStory's second two-dimensional ABC contest. See details for more...
15 Spots Left    Open To All     
Deadline Sep 6th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Sep 22nd


Western Writing Contest

Write a western story. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Sep 28th


Grass Mud Horse Contest #2

For Blasphemy Day, write a short story or poem on a forbidden topic, using clever euphemisms, allegories, microcosms, and/or code words to avoid detection by censors. 700 word max.
16 Spots Left    Open To All     
Deadline Sep 30th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Oct 5th


Dialogue Only Writing Contest

Write a story using only dialogue. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Oct 23rd


Sonnet Poetry Contest

Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Oct 27th


My Biggest Regret

Write about the biggest regret of your life. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Oct 31st


Lune Poetry Contest

A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 2nd


100 Word Flash Fiction

Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 10th


Erotic Writing Contest

Write an erotic fiction story. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 16th


Emotions Poetry Contest

Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 20th


Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 26th


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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 11th


A poem about a Woman

Write a poem about her. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 14th


A poem about a Man

Write a poem about him. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 22nd


This Sentence Starts The Story

Write a story that starts with this sentence: Something was moving in the dark. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 4th


True Story Flash

Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 6th


Free Verse Love Poem

Write a free verse love poem. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 9th


I'm Gonna Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 12th


My Faith Poetry

Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 14th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 20th


Romance Writing Contest

Write a romance story. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 22nd


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 25th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 1st


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 6th


Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a science fiction or fantasy story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 8th


5 Line Poem

Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 12th


Temptation Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 20th


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 28th


Poem For A Child

Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 5th


Faith Poetry Contest

Share a poem that reflects how faith has shaped or touched your life - spiritually, emotionally, or through personal experience. All styles are welcome; just write from the heart and show us what belief means to you. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 9th


Dribble Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 16th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 20th


Share Your Story

Write about an event in your life. Share your story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 25th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 18th


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 25th


Romance Poetry Contest

Write a romance poem in any style. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 30th


Lonely Poem

Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 5th


Entering Writing and Poetry Contests

This listing of writing and poetry contests will be updated daily. To enter a contest simply click the button provided when you view the contest announcement. If you are not ready to enter right away you can make a reservation which will save you a spot in a contest. A reservation will also make the contest easy to find when you are ready to enter .

All contests can be entered until the deadline is reached. Give yourself time to enter. And if possible enter at least a few days in advance as you will receive feedback shortly after you enter your contest entry. This feedback can be used to improve your work. You can edit your contest entry at anytime. So your feedback can be used to improve your writing even after you enter the contest. The judges won't read your contest submission until after the deadline has passed.

We recommending reading the contest announcement carefully as there may be requirements in the contest. For example, you may be required to count syllables or use certain words.