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| Nonfiction 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 writing contest winner. Deadline: In 6 Days | Hamartia (Fatal Flaw) This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the announcement. Deadline: Apr 5th | Fabulism Write a story of no less than 2000 words demonstrating the use of Fabulism. Deadline: Apr 6th | 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: Apr 7th | 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: Apr 13th | 100 Word Flash Fiction Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Apr 15th | 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: Apr 19th | My Worst Fear Writing Contest Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Apr 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 the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Apr 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Apr 30th | | |
| NatPoetryMonth Contest Write a poem a day. If you get behind, catch up by April 30. I gave you a couple of days extra. Deadline: May 2nd | Emotions Poetry Contest Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: May 5th | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: May 10th | 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: May 16th | Erotic Writing Contest Write an erotic fiction story. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: May 20th | 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 the poetry contest winner. Deadline: May 23rd | Flash Fiction Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: May 26th | | |
| A poem about a Woman Write a poem about her. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Jun 2nd | A poem about a Man Write a poem about him. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Jun 3rd | Write A Screenplay 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: Jun 7th | 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: Jun 11th | True Story Flash Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 15th | 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: Jun 18th | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Jun 24th | Write A Rant Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 27th | 5 Line Poem Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jun 30th | | |
| 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: Jul 5th | Dribble Flash Fiction Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Jul 8th | Poem For A Child Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jul 12th | 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. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Jul 14th | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jul 18th | 75 Words Flash Fiction Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Jul 23rd | 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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Jul 25th | 6 Word Poetry Write a poem with only 6 words. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Jul 29th | | |
| Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 2nd | Cinquain Poetry A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Aug 5th | Rhyming Poetry Contest Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 12th | Share Your Story Write about an event in your life. Share your story. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 13th | 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: Aug 17th | 80 Word Flash Fiction Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 20th | One Line Poem Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Aug 24th | Fantasy Writing Contest Write a fantasy story. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 26th | 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.
This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 30th | | |
| A First Book Chapter For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 3rd | Haiku Can you write a poem with only three lines? This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 5th | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Sep 7th | Rhyming Poem Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Sep 12th | 8 Words or Less Poem Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 18th | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Sep 25th | | |
| Betrayal Poetry Contest Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Oct 1st | What Is Love Poetry Write a free verse poem about love. Cash prize the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Oct 7th | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Oct 13th | My Faith Poetry Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 19th | This Sentence Starts The Story Write a story that starts with this sentence: We found the cave. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 26th | 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? This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 31st | | |
| Romance Writing Contest Write a romance story. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 2nd | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Nov 6th | 20 Syllable Poem Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 10th | Horror Writing Contest Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 12th | 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: Nov 15th | 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: Nov 21st | 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: Nov 26th | | |
| 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: Dec 3rd | 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: Dec 9th | 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. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 11th | 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. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Dec 15th | 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 the poetry contest winner. Deadline: Dec 18th | Western Writing Contest Write a western story. A poetry contest with a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 21st | 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 for the winning poetry entry. Deadline: Dec 31st | | |
| Dialogue Only Writing Contest Write a story using only dialogue. Cash prize to the writing contest winner. Deadline: Jan 5th | 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. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 9th | 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. Write for a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 13th | |
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