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Published: Mon, 11/29/21


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Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow Nov 30th

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 for the winning entry.
Deadline In 3 Days. Dec 2nd

5-7-5 Poetry
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 4 Days. Dec 3rd

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. Dec 5th

75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 9 Days. Dec 8th

My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 11 Days. Dec 10th

Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 15 Days. Dec 14th

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!
Deadline Dec 17th

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 Dec 20th

Christmas Story
Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th

Christmas Poetry
Share a poem about Christmas. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th

Take A Photo Poetry
Go out for a walk and take a camera, smartphone or tablet with you. Snap a picture of something interesting and write a poem about it when you get home. Post the photo along with the poem. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Dec 30th

80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 3rd

20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 5th

Share Your Story
A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. But you can write about life with the option to create and fabricate and to make sense of a life, or part of that life. Write a piece of your life! The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 7th

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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 10th

A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 13th

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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 17th

Science Fiction Writing
Write a science fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 22nd

Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. But you must count syllables. The first line of your poem will have 9 syllables. The second line has 8 syllables and the 7th line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 26th

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!
Deadline Jan 29th

Newbie Flash Fiction
For our New Arrival contest we challenge you to write a story that uses exactly 100 words. Title does not count towards the word count. Write about anything with 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 5th

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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 7th

Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 10th

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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 15th

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 Feb 17th

This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: You need to calm down. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st

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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Feb 24th

Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 28th

Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 1st

Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 6th

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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 9th

Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 15th

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!
Deadline Mar 19th

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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 23rd

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 the winner.
Deadline Mar 27th

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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 31st

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

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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Apr 9th

Future Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 13th

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!
Deadline Apr 19th

100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 25th

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 the winner.
Deadline Apr 30th

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 and choose the word count. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. Cash Prize!
Deadline May 5th

Non-Fiction 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 8th

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. Cash Prize!
Deadline May 12th

5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 17th

Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline May 20th

Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 24th

True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 27th

Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 30th

Write A Script
A script can be bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 5th

ABC Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a ABC poem. ABC poetry has five lines and often is used to express feelings. See the announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 11th

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 Jun 15th

6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 22nd

Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 26th

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 30th

No Rules Poetry Contest
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 3rd

One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jul 7th

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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jul 13th

Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 19th


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