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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 3 Days
All Contests
My Faith Poetry
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline:
In 8 Days
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 11 Days
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 12 Days
Take A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 17 Days
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline:
In 22 Days
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 27 Days
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.
Deadline: Sep 15th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 20th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 23rd
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 28th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 4th
Science Fiction Writing
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 5th
Share A Story In A Poem
Write a poem that also tells a story to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 10th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 14th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 16th
Newbie Flash Fiction
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Oct 18th
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 the winner.
Deadline: Oct 20th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 25th
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 27th
Acrostic Poetry Contest
For this contest share a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 6th
True Story Contest
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 12th
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 to the winner.
Deadline: Nov 16th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Nov 22nd
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.
Deadline: Nov 26th
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Nov 29th
Two Line Poem
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 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.
Deadline: Dec 10th
Faith Flash Fiction
A secret can often lead to terrible events. How will the secret in your story influence the story. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Dec 12th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 15th
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Dec 22nd
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: Dec 31st
15 Syllable Poem
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 2nd
Faith Poetry Contest
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 5th
Non-Fiction 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 7th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 8th
Tanka Poetry Contest
Write a poem with five lines that follows the syllable count provided to enter this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 10th
3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 17th
5 Line Poem
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 21st
Temptation Poetry Contest
What are your temptations? Write a poem on the topic of
temptation for your chance at the cash prize. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jan 25th
Alone Writing Contest
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 29th
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: Feb 4th
Children's Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 7th
True Story Flash
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Feb 12th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that is a love poem. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Feb 14th
Write A Script
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Feb 17th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 24th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Feb 28th
Dear God
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 3rd
Write A Rant
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 8th
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 the winner.
Deadline: Mar 10th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 15th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 21st
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 the winner.
Deadline: Mar 26th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Can you write a story with only 50 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 28th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 2nd
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Apr 5th
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 the winner.
Deadline: Apr 9th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a sci fi or fantasy story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 12th
Haiku
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 15th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 20th
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Apr 26th
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.
Deadline: May 1st
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 6th
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with Betrayal as the central theme. Cash Prize.
Deadline: May 10th
