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Published: Mon, 01/27/20
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Contest Listing
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 to the winner.
Deadline Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow! Jan 28th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow! Jan 28th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 4 Days. Jan 31st
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 4 Days. Jan 31st
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 6 Days. Feb 2nd
Write a story using only dialogue. Cash prize for the winning entry.Deadline In 6 Days. Feb 2nd
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 In 7 Days. Feb 3rd
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 In 7 Days. Feb 3rd
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 9 Days. Feb 5th
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 9 Days. 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 14 Days. 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 14 Days. 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline In 17 Days. 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline In 17 Days. Feb 13th
Valentine Poem
Write a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be humorous or a serious love poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline In 18 Days. Feb 14th
Write a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be humorous or a serious love poem. Cash Prize!Deadline In 18 Days. Feb 14th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline In 29 Days. Feb 16th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline In 29 Days. Feb 16th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 23 Days. Feb 19th
A script can be bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 23 Days. Feb 19th
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. The winner takes away a 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Feb 21st
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Feb 28th
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Feb 28th
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 Feb 29th
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 Feb 29th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 9th
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 for the winning entry.Deadline Mar 9th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 13th
Write a poem with only 6 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 13th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 16th
A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 16th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 20th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 23rd
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 23rd
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 25th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Mar 25th
Write a poem with only 20 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 31st
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 31st
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 5th
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 5th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 12th
A fun poetry type that requires you to use the last word of each sentence as the starting word of the next sentence. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 12th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Apr 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? Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Apr 15th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 20th
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 20th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 24th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 24th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 26th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 26th
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 the winner.
Deadline Apr 29th
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 the winner.
Deadline Apr 29th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 2nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 2nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 7th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 7th
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 May 9th
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 May 9th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline May 11th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline May 11th
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 May 16th
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 May 16th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 21st
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline May 21st
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!
Deadline May 25th
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!
Deadline May 25th
Twenty Short Story Contest
Who is twenty? Where did that nick name come from. Tell us a story about your character twenty. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 26th
Who is twenty? Where did that nick name come from. Tell us a story about your character twenty. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 26th
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 the winner.
Deadline May 30th
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 30th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 3rd
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 3rd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 8th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 8th
Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 14th
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 14th
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! Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 16th
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! Cash Prize!Deadline Jun 16th
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jun 20th
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jun 20th
20 Line Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 26th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 26th
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 Jun 30th
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 Jun 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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jul 3rd
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jul 3rd
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jul 6th
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jul 6th
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 Jul 10th
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 Jul 10th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Give me twenty. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 15th
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Give me twenty. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 15th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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