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An Acrostc Poem About Self-Improvem
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Describe Yourself
Whether it is biographical, satirical or humor-filled what do you think of yourself?The members rewards may not be rich but sharing with your fellow authors who you are would be most interesting. I'll start. "Me"
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God Bless America
In honor of the United States' birthday, July 4th, and our second national anthem, "God Bless America, a peace song," write a story that includes an angel(s), red, white, and blue, and prayer.Deadline
Life is a... (Nanni)
Write a Nanni.behinning.with.the phrase "LIFE IS A..." Then complete the phrase and the poem.Deadline
My Friend
Write a true story that includes you and your grandparents.Word count 300-350 / Black font only
Keep it G rated--suitable for children
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Write an Ubi sunt Poem
Ubi sunt is a type of poetry that reflects on transience and mortality.Deadline
An Encounter with the Supernatural
Word Count 300-350Story will include yourself & ONE family member during an encounter with ghosts/spirits.
No deathbed/hospice/battlefield scenes
Your Fiction story must be written suitable for children--G rated.
Black font only
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All Contests
250 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 250 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
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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
Teaching Affected Me
Teaching promotes strong responses. Reveal one of yours to write a true story (300-500 words) about a teaching experience. This was not necessarily in a formal classroom situation.Deadline
A Harrowing Experience
Most everyone has experience a dreadful event. If put in words how harrowing would it be?
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Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash prize to the winner.Deadline
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash Prize.Deadline
Changing History
Write an essay or story about a fiction or non-fiction historical event.Deadline
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? This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
Alien Invasion
Alien Invasion : The twist? Humans are the aliens. Write your story from the viewpoint of non-earth entities on another planet. FICTION. Minimum 1500 words.Deadline
Haiku Poetry Contest
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline
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
Your view of the afterlife
This is a topic based contest. Write a 400 -1500 word story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.Deadline Aug 7th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Aug 10th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. Cash Prize.Deadline Aug 17th
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 Aug 22nd
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Aug 25th
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.
Deadline Aug 26th
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 Aug 31st
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Sep 5th
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 10th
Share Your Story
A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. You can make sense of a life or part of that life. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 15th
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.
Deadline Sep 20th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Sep 23rd
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 Sep 28th
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 nine syllables. The second line has eight syllables and the third line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Oct 4th
Science Fiction Writing
Write a science fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Oct 5th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Oct 10th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I'm glad you made it. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Oct 14th
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 Oct 16th
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. Cash Prize.Deadline Oct 18th
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 Oct 20th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Oct 25th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Oct 27th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 31st
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Nov 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Nov 12th
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 Nov 16th
Minute Poetry Contest
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 Nov 22nd
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 to the winner.Deadline Nov 26th
Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Nov 29th
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 to the winner.Deadline Dec 5th
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 Dec 10th
Faith Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that somehow incorporates your faith or thoughts about how faith guides us in our daily life. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Dec 12th
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.Deadline Dec 15th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Dec 22nd
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Dec 31st
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. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 2nd
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 to the winner.Deadline Jan 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 Jan 7th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize.
Deadline Jan 8th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Jan 10th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 17th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Jan 21st
Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Jan 25th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash Prize.Deadline Feb 4th
Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Feb 7th
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 Feb 12th
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 Feb 14th
Write A Script
A screenplay can bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own script. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Feb 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 to the winner.
Deadline Feb 24th
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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 28th
Dear God
Write to God expressing your most pressing concerns and/or questions believing with all your heart and soul, that He will receive, read and answer you. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Mar 3rd
Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash Prize.Deadline Mar 8th
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Mar 10th
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Mar 15th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Mar 21st
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 Mar 26th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Mar 28th
