Contests Announced Today

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Bible Acrostic

A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic.

Tyburn poetry

A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic.

Masterpiece Remastered

A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. Deadline: Aug 31st

Contests That Close Soon

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5-7-5 Poetry

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: Today!

All Contests

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ABC Poetry Contest

An ABC poem follows the alphabet. Start each line with a letter in the alphabet that follows the previous line. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: In 2 Days

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. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: In 6 Days

Cinquain Poetry

Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this writing contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Aug 28th

3 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 to the winner. Deadline: Sep 3rd

Love Poem Poetry Contest

This contest challenges you to write a poem that is a love poem. Cash Prize. Deadline: Sep 11th

One Line Poem

Can you write a complete poem - with only one line? That is the challenge of this writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 13th

80 Word Flash Fiction

This flash fiction writing contest challenges you to share a story with only 100 words. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Sep 16th

1-5-7 Poem

Write a poem that only has three lines and follows the 1-5-7 syllable count to enter this poetry contest. You can write about anything just follow the syllable count. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Sep 20th

Rhyming Poem

Write a poem that rhymes for this contest. Your poem can be any type but must have a clear rhyme scheme. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Sep 24th

Loop Poetry Contest

Write a poem with a specific format for this contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Sep 28th

Haiku

Write a three line poem to enter this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Oct 3rd

Dribble 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Oct 6th

Take A Walk Poetry

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: Oct 12th

3-6-9 Poem

Share a poem with a specific syllable count and only three lines. Cash Prize. Deadline: Oct 16th

5-7-5 Poetry Writing

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: Oct 20th

Share 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: Oct 25th

Six Word Poetry Contest

Six words is all you get for this poetry contest. Can you share a poem with only six words? Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Oct 30th

Lune Poetry Contest

Write a three line poem to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 3rd

Acrostic 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 8th

Nonet Poetry Contest

This poem only has 9 words. To enter this writing contest share a poem that has nine lines and a specific format. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 14th

Sonnet Poetry Contest

Write a sonnet poem to enter this writing contest. Read the contest announcement for the details on writing a sonnet. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Nov 20th

Write A Script

A writing contest with a cash prize. Read the contest announcement for the details on this contest with a specific topic. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Nov 25th

2-4-2 Poetry

Share a poem with a specific syllable count and only three lines. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Nov 30th

Two 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 This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 2nd

75 Words Flash Fiction

You only have 150 words! Can you write a complete story with this amount of words? That is the challenge of this flash fiction writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 4th

5-7-5 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.' Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 6th

Minute

Share a poem that has a specific syllable count. Details in the contest announcement. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 8th

Four Line Poem

Write a poem wtih only four lines that has a special syllable count. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 11th

Share 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: Dec 17th

Free Verse Poetry Contest

Share a poem without restrictions for this free verse poetry contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Dec 22nd

75 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. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Dec 30th

5-7-5 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: Jan 4th

This 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. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jan 7th

Faith Poetry Contest

Share your poem with the topic of 'faith' for this writintg contest. Cash Prize. Deadline: Jan 10th

Haiku Poetry Contest

Write a three line poem to enter this poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 15th

Dialogue 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. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Jan 18th

3 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 The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 23rd

Horror 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. The winner takes away a cash prize. Deadline: Jan 31st

Tanka Poetry Contest

To enter this contest share a poem that has five lins with the specified syllable count. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 2nd

Flash Fiction Writing Contest

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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Feb 5th

15 Syllable Poem

Your challenge for this writing contest is to share a poem that only has 20 syllables. Cash Prize. Deadline: Feb 10th

True 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. This contest has a cash prize. Deadline: Feb 13th

5 Line Poem

Write a five line poem for this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner. Deadline: Feb 16th

Non-Fiction Writing Contest

Share a non-fiction story for this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize. Deadline: Feb 21st

Rhyming 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: Feb 24th

100 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: Feb 28th

Entering 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.