Enter Writing Contests
Published: Wed, 08/26/20
At FanStory we are celebrating our 20th year anniversary. That's 20 years of contests, feedback for writers and fun! You can enter all these contests with cash prizes for only $9.95! Get started here.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 to the winner.
Deadline In 4 Days. Aug 30th
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 to the winner.
Deadline In 4 Days. Aug 30th
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 to the winner.
Deadline In 5 Days. Aug 31st
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 In 5 Days. Aug 31st
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 10 Days. Sep 5th
We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline In 10 Days. Sep 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 to the winner.
Deadline In 15 Days. Sep 10th
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 to the winner.Deadline In 15 Days. Sep 10th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 21 Days. Sep 16th
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 21 Days. Sep 16th
New Arrival 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. Cash Prize!
Deadline In 22 Days. Sep 17th
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline In 22 Days. Sep 17th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 23 Days. Sep 18th
Write a poem with only 6 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 23 Days. Sep 18th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 25th
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 25th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 28th
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 Sep 28th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Oct 1st
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Oct 1st
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!
Deadline Oct 2nd
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!Deadline Oct 2nd
New Arrival Writing Contest
For our New Arrival 'This Sentence Starts The Story' contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: 'Hell found me.' Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 5th
For our New Arrival 'This Sentence Starts The Story' contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: 'Hell found me.' Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 5th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 11th
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 11th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Oct 25th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Oct 25th
My Faith
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 30th
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize!
Deadline Oct 30th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Nov 2nd
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 Nov 2nd
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 4th
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 4th
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Nov 8th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Nov 8th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Nov 13th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize for the winning entry.Deadline Nov 13th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 18th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 18th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 23rd
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 23rd
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 to the winner.
Deadline Nov 30th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Nov 30th
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 Dec 2nd
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 Dec 2nd
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 to the winner.
Deadline Dec 4th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Dec 4th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Dec 7th
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Dec 7th
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Dec 10th
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!
Deadline Dec 10th
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 14th
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 14th
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 Dec 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 Dec 16th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Dec 21st
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 21st
Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 31st
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 31st
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: It's happening tonight. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 2nd
Write a story that starts with this sentence: It's happening tonight. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 2nd
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 5th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 5th
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 Jan 10th
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 Jan 10th
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 Jan 15th
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 Jan 15th
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 Jan 20th
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 Jan 20th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 22nd
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 22nd
20 Line Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 26th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 26th
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 Jan 30th
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 Jan 30th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 1st
Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Feb 1st
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 Feb 5th
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 Feb 5th
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 Feb 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 Feb 10th
Future Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 12th
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 12th
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 Feb 16th
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 Feb 16th
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 Feb 18th
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 Feb 18th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Feb 22nd
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 to the winner.
Deadline Feb 22nd
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 28th
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 28th
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 Mar 5th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 5th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 10th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 10th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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