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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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline:
Today!
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 the winner.
Deadline:
In 4 Days
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Share A Story In A Poem
Write a poem that also tells a story to enter this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline:
In 7 Days
Newbie Flash Fiction
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 14 Days
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.
Deadline:
In 16 Days
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 19 Days
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 24 Days
Valentine Poem
Share your poem of Valentines for this poetry contest for Valentines Day Cash Prize.
Deadline:
In 24 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 26 Days
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline:
In 30 Days
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: Feb 24th
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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 28th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 1st
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: Mar 6th
True Story Contest
Your challenge for this writing contest is to write a story that is true. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Mar 9th
Minute
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: Mar 15th
Two Line Poem
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 19th
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: Mar 23rd
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: Mar 27th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Mar 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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Apr 5th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 9th
Future Flash Fiction
A secret can often lead to terrible events. How will the secret in your story influence the story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 13th
Faith Poetry Contest
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Apr 19th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any subject. Share your story for this writing contest. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Apr 25th
Tanka Poetry Contest
Write a poem with five lines that follows the syllable count provided to enter this poetry contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Apr 30th
15 Syllable Poem
Can you write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables? That is the challenge of this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 5th
Non-Fiction Writing Contest
Write a non-fiction story of any type to enter this writing contest with a cash prize. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: May 8th
3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem with a specific syllable count to enter this poetry contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 12th
5 Line Poem
This poetry contest requires a poem with only five lines. There is a specific syllable count. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: May 17th
Flash Fiction
The challenge for this flash fiction writing contest is to write a story with only 150 words. Cash Prize.
Deadline: May 20th
Children's 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: May 24th
True Story Flash
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: May 27th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has an obvious rhyme scheme to participate in this poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: May 30th
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: Jun 3rd
Write A Script
View the contest details for information on this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 5th
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 11th
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 15th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 22nd
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: Jun 26th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that is a love poem. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jun 30th
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: Jul 3rd
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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Jul 7th
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: Jul 13th
Haiku
This poetry contest challenges you to write a poem with only six words. Can you do it? Cash prize to the winner. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 19th
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: Jul 23rd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jul 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 to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 31st
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: Aug 5th
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 to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 10th
My Faith Poetry
Share your poem of faith to enter this writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 13th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Aug 17th
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 the winner.
Deadline: Aug 22nd
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 to the winner.
Deadline: Aug 26th
Take A Photo Poetry
Take a photo of something with your camera and write a poem about it. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Aug 31st
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story that only has 100 words to enter this flash fiction writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 5th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline: Sep 10th
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: 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. Cash prize to the winner.
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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Cash Prize.
Deadline: Sep 28th
