Writing Contests - Cyber Monday Sale
Published: Mon, 11/30/20
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The Contests
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 Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow. Dec 1st
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 Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow. Dec 1st
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 to the winner.
Deadline In 2 Days. 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 to the winner.
Deadline In 2 Days. 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 4 Days. 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 4 Days. Dec 4th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 7 Days. Dec 7th
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 7 Days. 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 to the winner.
Deadline In 10 Days. 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 to the winner.
Deadline In 10 Days. Dec 10th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 12 Days. Dec 12th
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 12 Days. Dec 12th
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 In 14 Days. 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! The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline In 14 Days. 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 In 16 Days. 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 In 16 Days. Dec 16th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 21st
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Dec 21st
Christmas Poetry
Share a poem about Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th
Share a poem about Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th
Christmas Story
Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th
Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 25th
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 Dec 31st
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Dec 31st
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: It's happening tonight. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 2nd
Write a story that starts with this sentence: It's happening tonight. The winner takes away 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. 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. 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 20th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 22nd
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 22nd
20 Line Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 26th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 lines. Any format. The winner takes away a 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 for the winning entry.
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 for the winning entry.
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!
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!
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. This contest has a 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 10th
Future Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 12th
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. This contest has a 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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
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 24th
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 24th
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 to the winner.
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Feb 28th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 1st
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize!Deadline Mar 1st
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 5th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 5th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 10th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 10th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 12th
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 12th
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 Mar 15th
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 Mar 15th
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 Mar 17th
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 Mar 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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 21st
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 Mar 21st
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 25th
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 25th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline Apr 1st
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline Apr 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 5th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Apr 5th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 8th
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 8th
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 Apr 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!
Deadline Apr 10th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 15th
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 15th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 17th
New Arrival 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Apr 28th
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Apr 28th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 5th
A fun poetry type that requires you to use the last word of each sentence as the starting word of the next sentence. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 5th
My Faith
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 10th
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 10th
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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 16th
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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline May 16th
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 May 21st
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 May 21st
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 27th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 27th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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