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Unexpected Romance

The topic for this contest is: Unexpected Romance. For poetry or prose. The story brings two people together, two people who don't necessarily realize that they belong together but the audience is rooting for them.
11 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     
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I Love...

Write a 5-7-5 poem about something (not someone) you love.
3 Spots Left    Open To All     
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True Story Flash

Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a 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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Write a Triolet

The poem can be on any subject but must have the correct format.
6 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Dreamin'

This contest challenged writers to start a story with this specific sentence: Dreams should be ...
View the announcement and create a story that uses this sentence.
12 Spots Left    Open To All     
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Dark Carnival

Write a scary story about a carnival. 500-5000 words.
9 Spots Left    Open To All     
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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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5 Line Poem

Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash Prize.
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Write A Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash Prize.
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Poem of the Month

Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered. The winner takes away a 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. Cash Prize.
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Children's Poetry Contest

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

Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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Book of the Month

Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest. Enter for your chance at the 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 to the winner.
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Object of Desire

Up for a truly blind challenge? Reserve a spot on the contest then PM the organiser who will give you a genre and an object. Craft your story in that genre around that object. The object must play an intrinsic part in the tale. Prose Fiction only. Min: 1200 words.
15 Spots Left    Open To All     
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Halloween Story

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

For our Halloween poetry contest we are looking for poems that somehow capture the fun, horror or excitement of this time of the year. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Reviewing Contest

Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. This contest has a 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 3rd


6 Word Poetry

Write a poem with only 6 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 6th


Cinquain Poetry

A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 10th


75 Words Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 12th


Rhyming Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 15th


No Rules Poetry Contest

No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 17th


One Line Poem

Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 25th


Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Nov 27th


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.
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Deadline Nov 30th


Haiku

Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 4th


Rhyming Poem

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 9th


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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 13th


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. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 18th


Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 21st


Christmas Story

Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 25th


Christmas Poetry

Share a Christmas poem. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 25th


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Dec 28th


Share Your Story

Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 2nd


Betrayal Poetry Contest

Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 4th


80 Word Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 6th


What Is Love Poetry

Write a free verse poem about love. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 8th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 13th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 19th


This Sentence Starts The Story

Write a story that starts with this sentence: There was a knock on the door. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 22nd


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 25th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 30th


A First Book Chapter

For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jan 31st


20 Syllable Poem

Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 5th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 10th


Romance Writing Contest

Write a romance story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 12th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 17th


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. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 21st


Horror Writing Contest

Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Feb 27th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 1st


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 2nd


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 8th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 13th


Western Writing Contest

Write a western story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 15th


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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 19th


Dialogue Only Writing Contest

Write a story using only dialogue. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 22nd


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 25th


Sonnet Poetry Contest

Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Mar 31st


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 to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 3rd


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 7th


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 13th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 15th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 19th


My Worst Fear Writing Contest

Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. Cash prize to the winner.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 22nd


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 25th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Apr 30th


Emotions Poetry Contest

Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 16th


Erotic Writing Contest

Write an erotic fiction story. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 20th


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.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 23rd


Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline May 26th


A poem about a Woman

Write a poem about her. Cash Prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jun 2nd


A poem about a Man

Write a poem about him. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jun 3rd


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jun 11th


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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Cash Prize    Open To All     
Deadline Jun 18th


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.