Contests Announced Today

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What Makes Me Happy

Write a rhymed poem, minimum three stanzas long, on what makes you happy. Any rhyme scheme. Any style poem.
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Senryu Yourself

Here is a chance to get to know some of your fellow Fanstorians! Who's brave enough to use satire or irony against yourself? Use 17 syllables OR LESS, as long as it follows a short/long/short format (defined by counting syllables).
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What A Mess!

Write a poem about a mess! As long as your poem is about making a mess, or encorporates the topic of messes, anything goes. Creative approaches are welcomed. Contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner. Now let's get sloppy!
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Nursing Home Mayhem

Show readers what can happen in your nursing home during a full moon when no one takes any medications for the entire weekend. Fiction/nonfiction, poetry or prose, 200 words minimum.
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Oh, you are... are you?

Write a humorous free verse or free style poem about YOU, as though you are talking to yourself! Recommended (but not required) that you start every stanza (except your last stanza) with "You are..." . You may start your last stanza with whatever you choose. Your poem can be of any length and genre.
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My Faith Poetry

Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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This Sentence Starts The Story

Write a story that starts with this sentence: We found the cave. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Battle of the Sprites

Tell a short story about spirits and/or sprites visiting and/or inhabiting people and animals in a nice neighborhood, in 250-550 words.
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Halloween Story

Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. The story should have a Halloween theme. Cash prize to the winner.
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Halloween Poetry

For our Halloween poetry contest share a poem that somehow captures the fun, horror or excitement of Halloween. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Romance Writing Contest

Write a romance story. Cash prize to the winner.
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Battle of the Presidents #2

All former US Presidents have come back to life. Congress has dictated that the next President will be the last man standing in a battle to the death amongst the 45 contenders. 300-3000 words.
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Share A Photo Poetry

Share a picture of something or someone that you love. Or perhaps a photo of something that you found on a trip or a hike. Write a poem about it. Post the photo along with the poem. This contest has a cash prize.
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Make a poem

Make up a new poetry style. I just did. Research first to make sure it is not already out there. I searched quite a while and found nothing like mine.
No length requirements. No blind writing.
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20 Syllable Poem

Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.
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Horror Writing Contest

Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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Nonet Poetry Contest

Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Write A Book In A Month

Can you write a complete book in one month? That's the challenge of this writing contest. Write a book during this month. Complete it by the end of the month. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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Faith Flash

Write what faith means to you. How faith impacts your life. What God means to you. This is flash! So share it with exactly 300 words. This contest has a cash prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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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. Cash Prize.
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Western Writing Contest

Write a western story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. Cash Prize.
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Dialogue Only Writing Contest

Write a story using only dialogue. Cash Prize.
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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.
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Newbie Flash Fiction

New to FanStory? This contest is for you! Write a story that uses exactly 100 words. Title does not count towards the word count. Write about anything with 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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Nonfiction 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.
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Lune Poetry Contest

A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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My Worst Fear Writing Contest

Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. This contest has a cash prize.
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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.
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100 Word Flash Fiction

Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. This contest has a cash prize.
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Emotions Poetry Contest

Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. This contest has a cash prize.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Erotic Writing Contest

Write an erotic fiction story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Write A Screenplay

A screenplay can bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own script. Can be for TV, movies or the theater. Cash Prize.
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Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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A poem about a Woman

Write a poem about her. Cash Prize.
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A poem about a Man

Write a poem about him. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Betrayal Poetry Contest

Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize to the winner.
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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. Cash Prize.
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Free Verse Love Poem

Write a free verse love poem. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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True Story Flash

Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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ABC Poetry Contest

For this contest you are challenged to write an 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.
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I'm Gonna Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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5 Line Poem

Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Temptation Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Poem For A Child

Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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Dribble Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. Cash Prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize.
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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.
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Romance Poetry Contest

Write a romance poem in any style. Cash Prize.
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Share Your Story

Write about an event in your life. Share your story. This contest has a cash prize.
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Lonely Poem

Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. Cash Prize.
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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.
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75 Words Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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Haiku

Can you write a poem with only three lines? Cash Prize.
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Rhyming Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.
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No Rules Poetry Contest

No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Whodunit

Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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One Line Poem

Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Write A Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! 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. This contest has a cash prize.
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Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
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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.
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Rhyming Poem

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash Prize.
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A First Book Chapter

For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash prize to the winner.
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16 Words or Less Poem

Write a poem with twelve words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Free Form Poem

Free form is a method of writing poetry, which does not essentially follow any structure or style. Topic is on open. Share your best free form for this poetry contest. This contest has a cash prize.
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Entering Writing and Poetry Contests

This listing of writing and poetry contests will be updated daily. To enter a contest simply click the button provided when you view the contest announcement. If you are not ready to enter right away you can make a reservation which will save you a spot in a contest. A reservation will also make the contest easy to find when you are ready to enter .

All contests can be entered until the deadline is reached. Give yourself time to enter. And if possible enter at least a few days in advance as you will receive feedback shortly after you enter your contest entry. This feedback can be used to improve your work. You can edit your contest entry at anytime. So your feedback can be used to improve your writing even after you enter the contest. The judges won't read your contest submission until after the deadline has passed.

We recommending reading the contest announcement carefully as there may be requirements in the contest. For example, you may be required to count syllables or use certain words.