2024 Writing Contests
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100 Word Dash
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic.Blackout Poetry
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Deadline: Next Week.All Contests
6 Word Poetry
Six words is all you get for this poetry contest. Can you share a poem with only six words? Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: In 2 DaysWrite A Book In A Month
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: In 4 DaysSci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Cash Prize. Deadline: In 6 DaysCinquain Poetry
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Aug 5thRhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that rhymes for this contest. Your poem can be any type but must have a clear rhyme scheme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Aug 12thShare Your Story
What's your story. Give details about your life and how you can to be where you are. Cash prize for the winner of this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Aug 13thNo Rules Poetry Contest
Share a poem without restrictions for this free verse poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Aug 17th80 Word Flash Fiction
This flash fiction writing contest challenges you to share a story with only 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Aug 20thWrite A Rant
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. Cash Prize. Deadline: Aug 22ndOne Line Poem
Can you write a complete poem - with only one line? That is the challenge of this writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Aug 24thFantasy Writing Contest
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. Cash Prize. Deadline: Aug 26th3 Line Poetry Contest
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. Deadline: Aug 30thA First Book Chapter
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Sep 3rdHaiku
Six words is all you get for this poetry contest. Can you share a poem with only six words? Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Sep 5thLoop Poetry Contest
Write a poem with a specific format for this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Sep 7thRhyming Poem
Write a poem that rhymes for this contest. Your poem can be any type but must have a clear rhyme scheme. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 12th8 Words or Less Poem
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.' This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 18thHaiku Poetry Contest
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.' This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 25thBetrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 1stWhat Is Love Poetry
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. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Oct 7thHaiku Poetry Contest
Write a three line poem to enter this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Oct 10thFree Verse Poem
Share a poem without restrictions for this free verse poetry contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Oct 13thMy Faith Poetry
Share your poem with the topic of 'faith' for this writintg contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 19thThis Sentence Starts The Story
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 26thHalloween Poetry
This poetry contest challenges you to share poems of Halloween Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Oct 31stHalloween Story
Halloween writing is the topic of this writing contest Cash Prize. Deadline: Oct 31stRomance Writing Contest
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 3rdShare A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Cash Prize. Deadline: Nov 6th20 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. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 10thHorror Writing Contest
Share a horror story for this writing contest. Past greats such as Stephen King have made careers with horror writing. Now is your chance to share your horror story for this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Nov 12th3-6-9 Poem
Share a poem with a specific syllable count and only three lines. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 15th5-7-5 Poetry Contest
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.' Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 21stNonet Poetry Contest
This poem only has 9 words. To enter this writing contest share a poem that has nine lines and a specific format. Cash Prize. Deadline: Nov 26thShare A Story In A Poem
Your poem should tell a story for this contest. The challenge is to write a poem of any type that also tells a story. Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 3rdFaith Flash
A flash fiction story is a story that only has a few words - but tells a complete story. Your challenge is to share a story that only uses a few words but tell a comlete story in the process. Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 9th2-4-2 Poetry
Share a poem with a specific syllable count and only three lines. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Dec 11thTrue Story Contest
Share a true story for this writing contest. Share something in your life that is either dark, exciting or interesting and write a story to enter this contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 15thFree Form Poetry Contest
Share a poem without restrictions for this free verse poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 18thWestern Writing Contest
For this contest we provide you with the first sentence to start your story. What you do with it from there is up to you. Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 21st5-7-5 Poetry Contest
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.' Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Dec 31stDialogue Only Writing Contest
Dialogue is an important part of any story. For this writing contest your challenge is to write a story only using dialogue. No speech tags. No descriptions. Write a story as if those writing were talking on the telephone or texting. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 5thAcrostic Poetry Contest
For this contest pay special attention to the first letter of each line. Because your goal is to spell out a word using the first letter of each line in the poem. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jan 9thNewbie Flash Fiction
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 13thSonnet Poetry Contest
Write a sonnet poem to enter this writing contest. Read the contest announcement for the details on writing a sonnet. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jan 14thNonfiction Writing Contest
The challenge of this contest is to write a story or essay about real people in a compelling and dramatic manner. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 20thLune Poetry Contest
Write a three line poem to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 23rdMy Worst Fear Writing Contest
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 26thMinute Poetry Contest
Share a poem that has a specific syllable count. Details in the contest announcement. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 29th100 Word Flash Fiction
Share a story of romance for this writing contest. Romance is one of the biggest sellers in the book stories. You can have quite a career with it. Now is your chance. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 31st5-7-5 Poem
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. Deadline: Feb 5thEmotions Poetry Contest
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Cash Prize. Deadline: Feb 12thTwo Line Poem
Write a poem to someone special for this writing contest but it must follow a specific syllable count of 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Feb 18th5-7-5 Poetry Contest
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.' The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 25thFour Line Poem
Write a poem wtih only four lines that has a special syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Feb 28thErotic Writing Contest
Dialogue is an important part of any story. For this writing contest your challenge is to write a story only using dialogue. No speech tags. No descriptions. Write a story as if those writing were talking on the telephone or texting. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Mar 5th15 Syllable Poem
Your challenge for this writing contest is to share a poem that only has 20 syllables. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Mar 11thWrite A Screenplay
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Mar 14thFlash Fiction
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Mar 17thA poem about a Woman
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Mar 20thA poem about a Man
A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Mar 23rdTanka Poetry Contest
To enter this contest share a poem that has five lins with the specified syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Apr 6thTrue Story Flash
This flash fiction writing contest challenges you to share a story with only 100 words. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Apr 28th3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem to someone special for this writing contest but it must follow a specific syllable count of 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 Cash Prize. Deadline: May 3rdABC Poetry Contest
An ABC poem follows the alphabet. Start each line with a letter in the alphabet that follows the previous line. Cash Prize. Deadline: May 6thI'm Gonna Rant
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: May 10th5 Line Poem
Write a five line poem for this writing contest. 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. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: May 20thPoem For A Child
Write a poem that rhymes for this contest. Your poem can be any type but must have a clear rhyme scheme. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: May 25thFaith Poetry Contest
Share your poem with the topic of 'faith' for this writintg contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: May 30thDribble Flash Fiction
Can you share a complete story with only 50 words? It can be done. Share your short story but only use 50 words. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jun 2ndDear God
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jun 5thFree Verse Poetry Contest
Share a poem without restrictions for this free verse poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jun 8thLove Poem Poetry Contest
This contest challenges you to write a poem that is a love poem. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jun 15th75 Words Flash Fiction
For this writing contest you are to write a story with only 750 words. That is the extreme amount of words for a flash fiction. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jul 3rdEntering Writing Contests
To enter writing contests view the contest announcement. If you plan to enter the contest reserve a spot in the contest. Reserving a spot will give you the option to easily enter the writing contest at a later time. You can create a list of writing contests that you plan to enter. When you post your writing you will be prompted for the text of your post (can be copied and pasted from your word processor), a title and description. You can include an image with your writing as well.All entries will receive feedback. So after you post your entry in the writing contest we will make it available to other authors. They will give you feedback that you can use to improve your writing at anytime. After you post your short story, poem or book chapter you can make changes to it. This listing will be updated daily as we make more writing contests available.