Short Story Contests
Enter Short Story Contests with cash prizes.
Journal Drabble
You keep a journal regularly. Something devastating or apocalyptic happens. You are no more. At some point in the future, your journal is discovered. What does the final entry say?
Anything goes for 100 words.
Deadline: Today!
You keep a journal regularly. Something devastating or apocalyptic happens. You are no more. At some point in the future, your journal is discovered. What does the final entry say?
Anything goes for 100 words.
Deadline: Today!
Traditional NaPoWriMo
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Deadline: Tomorrow!
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Deadline: Tomorrow!
Revelation Flash
You just discovered that something you thought was true is, in fact, a lie.
It could be a big or small thing, personal or widespread, good news or very bad news, based on real life or imagined.
Tell us what it is and then you could talk about how you found out, the consequences of learning the truth, or anything related to this new-to-you revelation.
Aim for a 500-ish word limit
Deadline: In 2 Days
You just discovered that something you thought was true is, in fact, a lie.
It could be a big or small thing, personal or widespread, good news or very bad news, based on real life or imagined.
Tell us what it is and then you could talk about how you found out, the consequences of learning the truth, or anything related to this new-to-you revelation.
Aim for a 500-ish word limit
Deadline: In 2 Days
Emotions Poetry Contest
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Deadline: In 2 Days
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Deadline: In 2 Days
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.
Deadline: In 3 Days
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.
Deadline: In 3 Days
Senryu Yourself
Here is a chance to get to know some of your fellow Fanstorians! Who's brave enough to use satire or irony against yourself? Use 17 syllables OR LESS, as long as it follows a short/long/short format (defined by counting syllables).
Deadline: In 3 Days
Here is a chance to get to know some of your fellow Fanstorians! Who's brave enough to use satire or irony against yourself? Use 17 syllables OR LESS, as long as it follows a short/long/short format (defined by counting syllables).
Deadline: In 3 Days
Dealing with a Conflict
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Deadline: In 3 Days
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Deadline: In 3 Days
Poetry about this month
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Deadline: In 4 Days
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Deadline: In 4 Days
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 7 Days
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 7 Days
Cognitive dissonance
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Deadline: In 9 Days
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Deadline: In 9 Days
Story of the Month
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Deadline: In 13 Days
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Deadline: In 13 Days
Poem of the Month
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Deadline: In 13 Days
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Deadline: In 13 Days
NatPoetryMonth Contest
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Deadline: In 13 Days
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Deadline: In 13 Days
Four Line Poem
Write a 1-5-5-9 poem. That is a poem where the first line has 1 syllable. The second and third lines have five syllables. The final line has nine syllables. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 13 Days
Write a 1-5-5-9 poem. That is a poem where the first line has 1 syllable. The second and third lines have five syllables. The final line has nine syllables. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 13 Days
It Can't Be...or Can it?
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Deadline: In 14 Days
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Deadline: In 14 Days
Banana Akbar
Deadline: In 15 Days
Write a poem about how bananas are the best fruit ever, and about how green plantains cannot be trusted. Your poem must include both components (bananas good, green plantains bad).
You may skip the word "green" if you want as long as you differentiate between bananas and plantains. Referring to cooked/fried/boiled plantains as good is acceptable. Non-baptized plantains however are bad and must be referred to as such.
Rhyming and standard meter are recommended but not required.
You may skip the word "green" if you want as long as you differentiate between bananas and plantains. Referring to cooked/fried/boiled plantains as good is acceptable. Non-baptized plantains however are bad and must be referred to as such.
Rhyming and standard meter are recommended but not required.
Deadline: In 15 Days
Erotic Writing Contest
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: In 17 Days
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: In 17 Days
15 Syllable Poem
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 20 Days
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 20 Days
Book of the Month
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Deadline: In 23 Days
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Deadline: In 23 Days
Flash Fiction
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 23 Days
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 23 Days
Reviewing Contest
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Deadline: In 29 Days
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Deadline: In 29 Days
Maudlin Munchies
Deadline: In 29 Days
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.
"Whitewashed": a cleaned-up, sanitized, revisionist version of a thing. For example, Disney versions of Brothers Grimm stories.
"Whitewashed": a cleaned-up, sanitized, revisionist version of a thing. For example, Disney versions of Brothers Grimm stories.
Deadline: In 29 Days
A poem about a Woman
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Deadline: In 30 Days
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Deadline: In 30 Days
A poem about a Man
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Deadline: In 31 Days
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Deadline: In 31 Days
Write A Screenplay
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Deadline: In 35 Days
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Deadline: In 35 Days
Faith Poetry Contest
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 11th
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 11th
True Story Flash
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 15th
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 15th
Tanka Poetry Contest
Write a poem with five lines that follows the syllable count provided to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jun 18th
Write a poem with five lines that follows the syllable count provided to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jun 18th
3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jun 24th
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jun 24th
Write A Rant
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 27th
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 27th
5 Line Poem
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 30th
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 30th
Temptation Poetry Contest
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of temptation for your chance at the cash prize. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 5th
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of temptation for your chance at the cash prize. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 5th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 8th
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 8th
Poem For A Child
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 12th
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 12th
Dear God
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 14th
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 14th
Free Verse Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 15th
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 15th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that is a love poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 18th
Write a poem of any type that is a love poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 18th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is a writing style that often very brief. For this contest your challenge is to use only 75 words and tell a complete story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 23rd
Flash fiction is a writing style that often very brief. For this contest your challenge is to use only 75 words and tell a complete story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 23rd
ABC Poetry Contest
Write an ABC poem to enter this poetry contest. That is a poem where the first letter of each line follows the alphabet. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 25th
Write an ABC poem to enter this poetry contest. That is a poem where the first letter of each line follows the alphabet. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 25th
6 Word Poetry
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 29th
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 29th
Write A Book In A Month
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 31st
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 31st
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 2nd
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 2nd
Cinquain Poetry
Write a poem that follows the following syllable count: 2-4-6-8-2. You can incorporate a rhyme scheme into your poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 5th
Write a poem that follows the following syllable count: 2-4-6-8-2. You can incorporate a rhyme scheme into your poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 5th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 12th
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 12th
Share Your Story
Everyone has a story. This is your chance to tell your story in this writing contest with a cash prize. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 13th
Everyone has a story. This is your chance to tell your story in this writing contest with a cash prize. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 13th
No Rules Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 17th
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Aug 17th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 20th
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 20th
One Line Poem
Can you write a one line poem? That is the challenge of this poetry contest. Write a poem with online one line. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 24th
Can you write a one line poem? That is the challenge of this poetry contest. Write a poem with online one line. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 24th
Fantasy Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 26th
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 26th
3 Line Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 30th
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 30th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 3rd
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 3rd
Haiku
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 5th
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 5th
Loop Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest take the last word of each line and use it as the first word of the next line. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Sep 7th
For this poetry contest take the last word of each line and use it as the first word of the next line. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Sep 7th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 12th
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 12th
8 Words or Less Poem
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 18th
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 18th
Haiku Poetry Contest
This contest is for new members to FanStory. 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 this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 25th
This contest is for new members to FanStory. 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 this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 25th
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 1st
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 1st
What 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 7th
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 7th
Free Verse Poem
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 13th
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 13th
My Faith Poetry
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Oct 19th
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Oct 19th
This Sentence Starts The Story
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 26th
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 26th
Haiku Poetry Contest
A haiku is a poem that follows a specific syllable count. It has only three lines and usually follows the 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 syllable count. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
A haiku is a poem that follows a specific syllable count. It has only three lines and usually follows the 5-7-5 or 5-7-7 syllable count. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
Romance Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Nov 2nd
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Nov 2nd
Share A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 6th
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 6th
20 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 poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 10th
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 poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 10th
Horror Writing Contest
The horror/thriller contest is your chance to write a horror story. Can you use horror to grab your readers attention and hold it to the end of the story? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th
The horror/thriller contest is your chance to write a horror story. Can you use horror to grab your readers attention and hold it to the end of the story? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th
3-6-9 Poem
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 15th
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 15th
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 21st
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 21st
Nonet Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest your first line must have 9 lines. For the next line remove a syllable - it will have eight. And continue this until you have one syllable. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 26th
For this poetry contest your first line must have 9 lines. For the next line remove a syllable - it will have eight. And continue this until you have one syllable. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 26th
Share A Story In A Poem
Write a poem that also tells a story to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 3rd
Write a poem that also tells a story to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 3rd
Faith Flash
A secret can often lead to terrible events. How will the secret in your story influence the story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 9th
A secret can often lead to terrible events. How will the secret in your story influence the story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 9th
2-4-2 Poetry
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 11th
A 2-4-2 is a simple poem. The first line has two syllables. The second line has four. The third line has two again. Just follow the syllable count when you write your poem to enter. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 11th
True Story Contest
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 15th
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 15th
Free Form Poetry Contest
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 18th
This contest removes the shackles from the writer. Write a free verse poem. There are no rules for rhymes or syllable count. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 18th
Western Writing Contest
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 21st
For this contest we provide the starting sentence - you supply the story. Write a story that begins with the sentence specified in the contest announcement. Cash prize to the winner. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 21st
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 31st
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 31st
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 5th
For this contest your goal is to write a complete story using only dialogue. So you should not include internal thought, descriptions or any other means - just the dialogue. Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 5th
Acrostic Poetry Contest
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 9th
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 9th
Newbie Flash Fiction
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 13th
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 13th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
A sonnet is a poem that follows a specific format. Share your sonnet poem to enter this contest with a cash prize. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 14th
A sonnet is a poem that follows a specific format. Share your sonnet poem to enter this contest with a cash prize. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 14th
Nonfiction 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 20th
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 20th
Lune Poetry Contest
A lune is a poem that only has three lines. The syllable count is 5-7-5. So the first line has five syllables, the second line has 3 and the third line has five again. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 23rd
A lune is a poem that only has three lines. The syllable count is 5-7-5. So the first line has five syllables, the second line has 3 and the third line has five again. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 23rd
My Worst Fear Writing Contest
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 26th
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 26th
Minute Poetry Contest
The minute is a format of poetry that has a specific syllable count. Write your poem that follows this syllable count to enter. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 29th
The minute is a format of poetry that has a specific syllable count. Write your poem that follows this syllable count to enter. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 29th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 31st
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 31st
5-7-5 Poem
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Feb 5th
The 5-7-5 is a Haiku poem without the requirement of writing about a specific topic. So for this contest write a poem about anything but follow the 5-7-5 syllable count guideline. So your first line will have five syllables, second line has 7, third line has five again. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Feb 5th
Two Line Poem
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Feb 18th
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Feb 18th
Short Story Contests
Participate in short story contests with cash prizes. Entering a contest is easy. Simply view the contest announcement from above that you would like to enter. Click the button provided to enter the short story competition.Each competition has a different subject. So we recommend carefully reading the contest. Check for length requirements. Many poetry contests have a requirement for syllable count. Carefully read the rules of the short story contests to ensure that your entry will comply with the rules.
All contests with cash prizes are determined by a committee. A select group of established authors will read all the entries, consider the rules, and choose the entry that both follows the rules of the contest and stands out from the others. Most contests do offer some flexibility. Creative approaches are always welcomed.
So view the short story competitions list above, choose a contest that you would like to enter, view the contest announcement and submit your entry. This list is updated daily so check back often.
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