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The time of my life:
Write a short story. The topic is: The best time you ever had in your life. It can be as an adult or as a child. Please keep it clean. Minimum length 100 words. Maximum Length 4,000 words.17 Spots Left 30 Days No Win   
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What A Mess!
Write a poem about a mess! As long as your poem is about making a mess, or encorporates the topic of messes, anything goes. Creative approaches are welcomed. Contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner. Now let's get sloppy!10 Spots Left Open To All   
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The Study
Write a story about a scientific research study, in which an experimental drug is tested on paid participants. Any genre. 500-5000 words.5 Spots Left Open To All   
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Oh, you are... are you?
Write a humorous free verse or free style poem about YOU, as though you are talking to yourself! Recommended (but not required) that you start every stanza (except your last stanza) with "You are..." . You may start your last stanza with whatever you choose. Your poem can be of any length and genre.13 Spots Left Open To All   
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Love Bites
Write a poem about love gone wrong or lost love. It can be sad, raw, or just plain angry (Just keep it clean). Express the emotions of the darker side of love. Any style or length. Be creative.16 Spots Left 30 Days No Win   
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Three by Four Poem
Write One or more Quatrains with Three Syllables per line. Rhymed or free verse. Any topic. A picture is recommended but optional.11 Spots Left Open To All   
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ABC at the Movies
For this contest, you are challenged to write an ABC poem. ABC poetry has five lines. The Poem must be inspired by a movie and share the title with said film.6 Spots Left Open To All   
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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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Letter to an ancestor
Write a letter to an ancestor who lived a least a century ago. Explain to them what life is like now.8 Spots Left Open To All   
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NatPoetryMonth Contest
Write a poem a day. If you get behind, catch up by April 30. I gave you a couple of days extra.12 Spots Left 30 Days No Win   
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Meta Poetry
Write a poem that is meta (self-referencing or self-referential)14 Spots Left Open To All   
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Traditional NaPoWriMo
Your book of poetry must have 30 poems to qualify. Please review and encourage your fellow poets in this endeavor and please vote at the end of the month. 30 poems in 30 days. A prologue is encouraged9 Spots Left Open To All   
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Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Creepy Tale
Your character finds a creepy person or thing in a creepy place.15 Spots Left Open To All   
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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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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It Can't Be...or Can it?
Your main character sees something or someone that he or she knows cannot be real... But it is. What happens next?15 Spots Left Open To All   
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Banana Akbar
Write a poem about how bananas are the best fruit ever, and about how green plantains can't be trusted.11 Spots Left Open To All   
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Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Maudlin Munchies
Write a short story smothered in sentimentalism about a whitewashed person, place or thing. The most gag-inducing entry wins the entire pot. Non-blind contest, 150-450 words.17 Spots Left Open To All   
Deadline Jun 1st
A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 2nd
A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 11th
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 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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 24th
Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 27th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 5th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 8th
Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 18th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 25th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 29th
Write A Book In A Month
Can you write a complete book in one month? That's the challenge of this writing contest. Write a book during the month of July. Complete it by the end of the month. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 31st
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 5th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 12th
Share Your Story
Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 17th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 20th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 24th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 30th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 3rd
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 7th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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? Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 25th
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 Oct 1st
What Is Love Poetry
Write a free verse poem about love. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 13th
My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 19th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: We found the cave. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 31st
Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 6th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 10th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 18th
Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 31st
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 13th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 14th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 20th
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 Jan 23rd
My Worst Fear Writing Contest
Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 26th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 29th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash 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 31st
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Feb 5th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Feb 18th
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.