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Published: Wed, 08/14/19
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Contest Listing
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrow!. Aug 15th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrow!. Aug 15th
5-7-5 Poetry
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 3 Days. Aug 17th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 3 Days. Aug 17th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 5 Days. Aug 19th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline In 5 Days. Aug 19th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 9 Days. Aug 23rd
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 9 Days. Aug 23rd
Cinquain Poetry
Write an 'Cinquain' poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 28th
Write an 'Cinquain' poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 28th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Sep 3rd
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 the winner.
Deadline Sep 3rd
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 11th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Sep 11th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 13th
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 13th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 16th
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 16th
1-5-7 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 1 syllables. The second line has 5 syllables. The third line has 7 syllables. Write about anything. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 20th
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 1 syllables. The second line has 5 syllables. The third line has 7 syllables. Write about anything. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 20th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Sep 24th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Sep 24th
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 Sep 28th
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 Sep 28th
Haiku
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!
Deadline Oct 3rd
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!Deadline Oct 3rd
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 6th
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 6th
Take A Walk 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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 12th
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 16th
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 16th
5-7-5 Poetry Writing
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 the winner.
Deadline Oct 20th
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 the winner.
Deadline Oct 20th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 25th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 25th
Six Word Poetry Contest
Write a poem using only six words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Oct 30th
Write a poem using only six words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Oct 30th
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!
Deadline Nov 3rd
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Nov 3rd
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Nov 8th
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 for the winning entry.Deadline Nov 8th
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 Nov 14th
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 Nov 14th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Nov 20th
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Nov 20th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 25th
A script can be bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 25th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Nov 30th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Nov 30th
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 Dec 2nd
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 Dec 2nd
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Dec 4th
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Dec 4th
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 the winner.
Deadline Dec 6th
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 the winner.
Deadline Dec 6th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Dec 8th
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 Dec 8th
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 Dec 11th
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 Dec 11th
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! Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Dec 17th
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! Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 17th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 22nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 22nd
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 30th
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 30th
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!
Deadline Jan 4th
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 Jan 4th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: We heard something. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 7th
Write a story that starts with this sentence: We heard something. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 7th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 10th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 10th
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? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 15th
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? This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 15th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 18th
Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Jan 18th
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 23rd
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 contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 23rd
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 31st
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 31st
Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Feb 2nd
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Feb 2nd
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 5th
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 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 and choose the word count. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 10th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 10th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 13th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 13th
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 Feb 16th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 16th
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Feb 21st
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!Deadline Feb 21st
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 28th
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 28th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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