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Start and Ends The Same
Write a poem that begins and ends with the same word.6 Spots Left Open To All   
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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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Sweet Sixteen
This title came to me last night. Didn't, leave 'til first light. It needn't be about age, Its not a contest about age, but rather writing sixteen lines each w/ 16 syllables4 Spots Left Open To All   
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Memories
Look at some old photographs and write about a memory or a thought that they give you. If possible (not required) include the image in your poem.14 Spots Left Open To All   
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A One Page Story
Begin and end a story in a single pageNo restriction as to subject or form
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Afternoon Delight
Afternoon Delight: Put the enjoyment of your mind on paper.All forms of creative writing accepted even poetry.
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Write a Bob (A new poetry form)
The Bob is a new poetry form, Have a go, have fun. Full rules in the description.10 Spots Left 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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize 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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Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. The winner takes away a 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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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. The winner takes away a 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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Mar 20th
A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Mar 23rd
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Mar 28th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Let me tell you about my day. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 2nd
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 Apr 6th
Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse love poem. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 12th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 16th
My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 22nd
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 26th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Apr 28th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 3rd
ABC Poetry Contest

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Deadline May 6th
I'm Gonna Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 10th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 14th
Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 20th
Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 22nd
Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 25th
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 30th
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 Jun 2nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 5th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 8th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 12th
Love Poem Poetry Contest

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Deadline Jun 15th
Romance Poetry Contest
Write a romance poem in any style. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 20th
Share Your Story

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Deadline Jun 23rd
Lonely Poem
Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 24th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 30th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 3rd
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 3rd
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 8th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 14th
Whodunit
Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 18th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 20th
Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 22nd
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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 25th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 31st
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 3rd
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 7th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 9th
16 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with sixteen words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 12th
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 Aug 16th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 17th
Free Form Poem
Free form is a method of writing poetry, which does not essentially follow any structure or style. Topic is on open. Share your best free form for this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 20th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 24th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 26th
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 30th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 4th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 10th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 15th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 18th
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 winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 22nd
Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 24th
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 Sep 28th
Funny 50 Word Story
Write a humorous 50 word story. 50 words exactly. No need to have a beginning, a conflict or resolution. Just tell something funny in 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 1st
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 Oct 5th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest

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Deadline Oct 9th
Acrostic Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 14th
Nonfiction Writing Contest

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Deadline Oct 17th
The Good Old Days
Write a poem about "the good old days " as you remember them. Any type, at least six lines. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 20th
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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 23rd
Sonnet Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 27th
My Biggest Regret
Write about the biggest regret of your life. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 31st
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 2nd
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 5th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 10th
5-7-5 Poem
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 Nov 16th
Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 20th
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.