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Free Verse Poem
Write a free verse poem. This is a method of writing poetry that does not follow any structure or style. See an example and details in the announcement. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Feb 28th




Snow Brown
Write a story of any type based on the title. 350-1000 words, prose only. No other restrictions.
Deadline: Today!


5-7-5 Easter
Happy Easter!
Write a poem that celebrates Easter or reflects on how Easter impacts you - but keep it short and sweet! Your poem must be exactly 17 syllables, following the traditional 5-7-5 format. No other rules or restrictions. Let your creativity bloom like a spring morning!


Deadline: Today!


My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: In 2 Days


Teach Me Something (4)
You know something that not everybody else knows--share it with us!
In this round of Teach Me Something, write about whatever you'd like with the only requirement being to add what is your connection to this 'thing': why it interests you, or why you had to learn about it, or how it impacts you...anything that shows your connection to this information.

*suggested word count--200-1000
*not blind and no disqualifications
Deadline: In 3 Days


Spring Fever
Write a rhyming poem about spring fever. $4 entry fee, all approaches welcome.
Deadline: In 4 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 poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 6 Days


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 28th


Custom Robot 5-7-5
Write a 5-7-5 about a customized robot. $7 entry fee.
Deadline: Apr 30th




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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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 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! Write for this contest and 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 for the winning entry.
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 entry.
Deadline: May 20th


Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: May 22nd


Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: May 30th




Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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 this contest and 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 to this 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 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 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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 20th


Share Your Story
Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 23rd


Lonely Poem
Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. This poetry contest rewards 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 30th




75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 3rd


Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 3rd


Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jul 14th


Whodunit
Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 18th


One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 20th


Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash prize to the winner.
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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 25th


Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 3rd


Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 7th


A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
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? This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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.
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 this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Aug 20th


20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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. This contest has 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. This poetry contest rewards 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 poetry contest rewards 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 to this 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 to this poetry contest winner.
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. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 22nd


Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Write for this contest and 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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. Write for this contest and 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 5th


Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has 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 poetry contest rewards 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. Write for this contest and 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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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.
Deadline: Oct 23rd


Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Oct 27th


My Biggest Regret
Write about the biggest regret of your life. Cash prize to the winner.
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 poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
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.
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 entry.
Deadline: Nov 10th


Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. Cash prize to the winner.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Nov 16th


Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 20th


Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Nov 26th




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 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 to this poetry contest winner.
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. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 11th


A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 14th


A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 18th


Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 22nd


This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Something was moving in the dark. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 31st




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 entry.
Deadline: Jan 4th


Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse love poem. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 25th




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