Short Story Contests
Enter Short Story Contests with cash prizes.
War
Write a story where a character is in war or is about to be in war. Fiction or non-fiction.
Deadline: Today!
Write a story where a character is in war or is about to be in war. Fiction or non-fiction.
Deadline: Today!
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Today!
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: Today!
Hamartia (Fatal Flaw)
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Deadline: In 3 Days
View the contest details for information on this writing contest.
Deadline: In 3 Days
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 3 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 3 Days
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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Deadline: In 5 Days
View the contest details for information on this writing contest.
Deadline: In 5 Days
Acrostic Poetry Contest
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 6 Days
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 6 Days
Birds and the Bees, Men only
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Deadline: In 12 Days
View the contest details for information on this writing contest.
Deadline: In 12 Days
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 12 Days
A sonnet is a poem that follows a specific format. Share your sonnet poem to enter this contest with a cash prize. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: In 12 Days
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: In 12 Days
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: In 12 Days
Nonfiction Writing Contest
The challenge of this contest is to write a story or essay about real people in a compelling and dramatic manner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 15 Days
The challenge of this contest is to write a story or essay about real people in a compelling and dramatic manner. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: In 15 Days
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: In 19 Days
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: In 19 Days
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: In 25 Days
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: In 25 Days
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: In 27 Days
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: In 27 Days
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: In 31 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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: In 31 Days
My Worst Fear Writing Contest
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: In 34 Days
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: In 34 Days
Two Line Poem
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 25th
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 25th
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 30th
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: Apr 30th
NatPoetryMonth Contest
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Deadline: May 2nd
View the contest details for information on this writing contest.
Deadline: May 2nd
Emotions Poetry Contest
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: May 5th
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: May 5th
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: May 10th
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: May 10th
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: May 16th
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: May 16th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 20th
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: May 20th
15 Syllable Poem
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: May 23rd
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: May 23rd
Flash Fiction
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 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: May 26th
A poem about a Woman
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 2nd
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 2nd
A poem about a Man
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 3rd
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 3rd
Write A Screenplay
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 7th
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 7th
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. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 15th
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 24th
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 30th
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 5th
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of temptation for your chance at the cash prize. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 5th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 8th
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 14th
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 14th
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 2nd
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 12th
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. Write for this contest and 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. Write for this contest and 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 7th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 12th
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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 for the winning entry.
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: Sep 25th
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Oct 1st
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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 for the winning entry.
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 for the winning entry.
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: Nov 6th
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 11th
True Story Contest
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 15th
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. This contest has 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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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. This contest has 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 21st
Newbie Flash Fiction
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 13th
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 13th
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.