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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Write a love poem. It can be humorous, romantic or spiritual.
Deadline: Today!


Mission Impossible: Pilot


Create a pilot episode for your own Mission Impossible series. This is a new contest series which you will have an opportunity to add to in subsequent contests.

This is an unmoderated contest, and you may change the contest format for your entry to allow for improved visual presentation if you so wish.

Deadline: Today!


Dealing with a Conflict
How would a conflict affect you. It can have a personal, political or a general implication, or all of the above.
Deadline: Today!


Story of the Month
Each month a vote determines the Story of the Month. All stories posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Tomorrow!


Found It
Write a story where your character found something that impacts his or her life. Maximum word count: 2,000 words.
Deadline: Today!


Color Series (2)
Write a poem with the theme being the color SILVER. The color can be literal, figurative, or a metaphor.
Deadline: Today!


War
Write a story where a character is in war or is about to be in war. Fiction or non-fiction.
Deadline: In 2 Days


A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: In 2 Days


Write a Triolet
A Triolet is an 8 line poem with a specific rhyme and line repetition scheme.
Deadline: In 3 Days


Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: In 4 Days


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 entry.
Deadline: In 6 Days


Presidential Action Figure

Star one or more of the following politician action figures in a disaster or superhero scenario: Trump, Harris, Vance, Walz, Biden. At least one of your characters must have some sort of superpower. Prose, poetry or script, 350 words minimum.

Deadline: Sep 8th


Write a Song
Write a song. Your song can be romantic, humorous, or sad.
Deadline: Sep 8th


A Robbery Story
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the announcement. You are part of a robbery crew, introduce us to the crew, and what part you, and each member would play in the heist. Describe your plan, set the scene of the robbery, then how it is finally executed.
Deadline: Sep 11th


Precious Memory
Write a poem about a precious memory.
The memory can be about a person, place or thing. Anything at all.
Draw the reader in with details of your precious memory. Make it come alive!
Deadline: Sep 12th


Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 12th


Poem of the Month
Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Sep 16th


8 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Sep 18th


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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: Sep 25th


Book of the Month
Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.
Deadline: Sep 26th


Ministry of Virtue and Vice


You have inherited control of a powerful country or political party. Consolidate your power with an official etiquette guide that your citizens or followers must observe in public.

Format: Poetry or prose, 300-800 words. For some real-life inspiration, here is a present-day example.

Deadline: Sep 29th




Reviewing Contest
Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 1st


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


Pet Zombie



Did something get into the air, the drinking water, or the pet food supply? Write an entry of any type based on the title above. Poetry or Prose, 200-1200 words.


Deadline: Oct 6th


What Is Love Poetry
Write a free verse poem about love. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Oct 7th


Haiku Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. Can you paint a mental image using only three lines? Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Oct 10th


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 poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 13th


Nursing Home Mayhem


Show readers what can happen in your nursing home during a full moon when no one takes any medications for the entire weekend. Fiction/nonfiction, poetry or prose, 200 words minimum.

Deadline: Oct 17th


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: Oct 19th


Battle of the Sprites


Tell a short story about spirits and/or sprites visiting and/or inhabiting people and animals in a nice neighborhood. 250-550 words, one font style only, no music or video.

Deadline: Oct 26th


This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: We found the cave. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 26th


Halloween Poetry
For our Halloween poetry contest we are looking for poems that somehow capture the fun, horror or excitement of Halloween. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st


Halloween Story
Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. The story should have a Halloween theme. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 31st




Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 3rd


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: Nov 6th


20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 10th


Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th


3-6-9 Poem
This poem has three stanzas. Each stanza has three lines that follows the 3-6-9 syllable count. The first line has 3 syllables, the second line has 6 syllables and the last line 9 syllables. The subject can be anything. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 15th


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: Nov 21st


Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. The first line of your poem will have nine syllables. The second line has eight syllables and the third line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Nov 26th


Write A Book In A Month
Can you write a complete book in one month? That's the challenge of this writing contest. Write a book during this month. Complete it by the end of the month. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 30th




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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 3rd


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 9th


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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 11th


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: Dec 15th


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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Dec 18th


Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 21st


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 for the winning entry.
Deadline: Dec 31st




Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 5th


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: Jan 9th


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. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 13th


Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jan 14th


Nonfiction Writing Contest
We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 20th


Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jan 23rd


My Worst Fear Writing Contest
Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 26th


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: Jan 29th


100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 31st




5-7-5 Poem
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: Feb 5th


Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Feb 12th


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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Feb 18th


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: Feb 25th


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. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 28th




Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 5th


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: Mar 11th


Write A Screenplay
A screenplay can bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own script. Can be for TV, movies or the theater. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 14th


Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 17th


A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Mar 20th


A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Mar 23rd




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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Apr 6th


True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Write for this contest and a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 28th




3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has three lines and a syllable count of either 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. The poem must address a loved one. This poetry contest rewards a cash prize.
Deadline: May 3rd


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


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


5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to this 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 entry.
Deadline: May 20th


Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: May 25th


Faith Poetry Contest
The theme for this poetry contest is "faith". We are looking for poems that in some way pertain to this theme. It doesn't matter if it's spiritual, political, intellectual or emotional as long as faith is clearly represented. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: May 30th




Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Write for this contest and 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. This contest has 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


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 to this poetry contest winner.
Deadline: Jun 15th


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


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 3rd


Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to this poetry contest winner.
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 for the winning entry.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline: Jul 20th


Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This contest has 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. 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




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