 | 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 28th |
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 | Spring Cleaning
 Write a rhyming poem about spring cleaning. Poetry only. $5 entry fee, no DQs.
Deadline: Today! | Writing Prompt Contest
Silly Poem
Write a funny silly poem.
Deadline: Today! | Writing Prompt Contest
Passover Thoughts
Write whatever genre you care to enter. Poetic, prose or a story told. Fiction or non-fiction. Make it long or leave it short.
Deadline: Today! | Snow Brown
 Write a story of any type based on the title. 350-1000 words, prose only. No other restrictions.
Deadline: In 2 Days | My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: In 4 Days | Spring Fever
 Write a rhyming poem about spring fever. $4 entry fee, all approaches welcome.
Deadline: In 6 Days | 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 26th | Elixir
 Write a 5-7-5 about an elixir, routine, or anything else that helps keep you young. Double entry fees and rewards.
Deadline: Apr 27th | True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 28th | Custom Robot 5-7-5
 Write a 5-7-5 about a customized robot. $7 entry fee.
Deadline: Apr 30th |
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 | 2025 NaPoWriMo
2025 NaPoWriMo - Write and post a poem a day for the month of April. Create a Book and post 30 poems in April. Any style of poetry and the topic is Poet's choice! Prompts available: https://www.napowrimo.net/2025/03/
Deadline: May 1st | 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: May 3rd | Love that wasn't meant to be
 Share a picture from a film scene on the topic above, and compose a 5-7-5 (or shorter) entry on it. $4 entry fee.
Deadline: May 4th | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: May 6th | Science Fair
 Share a rhyming poem on the topic of a science fair or experiment. $5 entry fee.
Deadline: May 8th | I'm Gonna Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: May 10th | Song rewrite
Set new lyrics to (or otherwise parody) a known song. Reference the original song in your notes or with an accompanying video. $5 entry fee.
Deadline: May 12th | 5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: May 14th | Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: May 20th | Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: May 22nd | Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: May 25th | Gorilla Hero
 It's Harambe's birthday! Feature a story with a gorilla protagonist. Prose is recommended, but you may rebel with poetry. 300 word minimum.
Deadline: May 27th | 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: May 30th |
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 | Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Write for a cash prize.
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. Write for a cash prize.
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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 8th | 2D Acrostic Challenge #5
 Compose a two-dimensional acrostic. This is NOT a standard acrostic contest -- please read contest details and see examples. Valid entries will be featured as examples in future contests, where everyone can adore and applaud your masterpieces.
Deadline: Jun 10th | Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 12th | 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: Jun 15th | Lottery
 What would you do if you won the lottery? (And/or what will you do to win it?) All formats and content accepted. $15 entry fee, winner take all.
Deadline: Jun 18th | Romance Poetry Contest
Write a romance poem in any style. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jun 20th | Share Your Story
 Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 23rd | Lonely Poem
Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 24th | Bad Romance
 Share a fictional story about a crush on a celebrity that evolves into reality. $7 entry fee, no DQs.
Deadline: Jun 26th | 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: Jun 30th |
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 | 75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 14th | Whodunit
Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 18th | One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jul 20th | Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Write for a cash prize.
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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jul 25th | Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 31st |
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 | 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: Aug 3rd | Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Aug 7th | A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
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? Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 16th | Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Write for a cash prize.
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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 20th | 20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
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. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 30th |
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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.
This contest has a cash prize.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
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 the poetry contest winner.
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. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
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. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 22nd | Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Write for a cash prize.
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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Sep 28th |
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 | 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. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
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.
Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 5th | Dialogue Only Writing Contest
 Write a story using only dialogue. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 9th | 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: Oct 14th | Nonfiction Writing Contest
 Got a story to tell? Whether it's a funny anecdote an interesting true story or a take on life that's spiritual or political enter it in this contest. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
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. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
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 writing contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 23rd | Sonnet Poetry Contest
 Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 27th | My Biggest Regret
Write about the biggest regret of your life. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st |
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 | 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: Nov 2nd | 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: 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Nov 10th | Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. A poetry contest with a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th | 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.
This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 16th | Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Nov 20th | Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Write for a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 26th |
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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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Dec 2nd | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Dec 8th | Write A Play
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. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 11th | A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Dec 14th | A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 18th | Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 22nd | This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Something was moving in the dark. Cash prize to the writing contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 31st |
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 | 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 for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jan 4th | Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse love poem. Cash prize for the winning poetry entry.
Deadline: Jan 9th | 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 the poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 25th |
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