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Tanka Poetry Contest
Deadline: Today!

Write About This
Deadline: May 23rd

5-7-5 Poetry
Deadline: May 31st

Horror Story Writing Contest
Deadline: Jun 6th

Faith Poetry Contest
Deadline: Jun 13th

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Poetry Contest Listing

Tanka Poetry Contest For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Today!
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. Deadline: Today!
Writing Prompt Contest Funny poem about your job Write a humorous poem about your job. It can be any job, but it has to rhyme. Deadline: Today!
Writing Prompt Contest Laughter Write a poem of any type that makes your reader laugh. Deadline: Today!
Writing Prompt Contest Disguised Write a story where one of the characters is in a disguise. Deadline: In 2 Days
Write About This Write a story based on the image pictured in this announcement. What is happening here? What will happen here? What has happened here? Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: May 23rd
Step It Up! You are who you think you are, not only who you've been. So far you aren't a shining star? Then step it up, my friend! Deadline: May 23rd
I'm a Ham. Roast me This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Deadline: May 25th
Roswell A Free Style Write a short story or a novel from the television show Roswell. Deadline: May 26th
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. Deadline: May 26th
Treasure Hunt This is a topic based contest which includes a picture you pick to use as its subject. Write a story based on the topic provided in the announcement. Deadline: May 27th
Dog's Day Afternoon Enter a work of your own choosing Feel free to add cover art Deadline: May 29th
Reviewing Contest Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: May 29th
Dancing in the Dark It was okayed by tom on fanstory Deadline: May 30th
5-7-5 Poetry 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: May 31st

Reviewing Contest Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 1st
Twenty Tweet Tale This is a format based contest. Please consider the format when reading each entry. There are requirements for length. Maximum Length 2,800 characters. Deadline: Jun 3rd
Horror Story Writing Contest Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 6th
Most graphic This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Deadline: Jun 6th
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: Jun 13th
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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jun 19th
The memory the music creates. This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Deadline: Jun 20th
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: Jun 25th
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: Jun 30th

Sonnet Poetry Contest Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jul 6th
This Sentence Starts The Story Write a story that starts with this sentence: "The cell was eight feet wide." Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Jul 11th
Triska-deka-what? II This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Deadline: Jul 13th
Nonet Poetry Contest Write a nonet poem for this contest. This is a poem with a specific format. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Jul 16th
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: Jul 22nd
Non-Hallmark Card Please follow the rules when posting your entries. Deadline: Jul 24th
Naani Poetry Contest For this contest you are challenged to write a Naani poem. Naani is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jul 29th

Triolet Poetry Contest Write a Triolet poem for this contest. A triolet is a poem of only eight lines with a rhyme scheme. Read the announcement for a sample poem and the details. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Aug 4th
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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Aug 10th
New Arrival Story For our New Arrival "This Sentence Starts The Story" contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: "Hell found me." Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 16th
Non-Fiction We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 21st
Flash Fiction Writing Contest In this flash fiction contest we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500 and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is "Insanity" A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 26th

You only have 19 syllables and three lines to share a message. Learn more about the Tanka Poetry Contest announcement.

Write a story that uses this image for our Write About This contest.

Our 5-7-5 Poetry contest has a tight deadline. Can you write for this contest with only hours to go? A free writing contest.

Write a horror story for the Horror Story Writing Contest.

Share a poem that is somehow about faith for the Faith Poetry Contest.

A free verse poetry contest. Read the Free Verse Poetry Contest contest announcement.

This alphabet poem type has a unique format. Learn more about the ABC Poetry Contest.

Write a story but present it as a poem. Read about the Share A Story In A Poem announcement.

For our This Sentence Starts The Story contest write a short story. But the twist is we give you with the first sentence.

Write a poem where every word counts for this Nonet Poetry Contest.

The acrostic poetry provides a unique challenge to poets. Write a poem where the first letter in each line spells out a word. Read the announcement for an example of an acrostic poem.