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Published: Mon, 11/29/21
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Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow Nov 30th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrow! Enter today or tomorrow Nov 30th
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? Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 3 Days. Dec 2nd
Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 3 Days. Dec 2nd
5-7-5 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 In 4 Days. Dec 3rd
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 In 4 Days. Dec 3rd
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline In 6 Days. Dec 5th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline In 6 Days. Dec 5th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 9 Days. Dec 8th
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 9 Days. Dec 8th
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 In 11 Days. Dec 10th
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 11 Days. Dec 10th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 15 Days. Dec 14th
Write a fantasy story. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 15 Days. Dec 14th
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Dec 17th
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 17th
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 Dec 20th
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 Dec 20th
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
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Dec 30th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Dec 30th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 3rd
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 3rd
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 5th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 5th
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 Jan 7th
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 Jan 7th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 10th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jan 10th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 13th
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 13th
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 Jan 17th
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 Jan 17th
Science Fiction Writing
Write a science fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 22nd
Write a science fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 22nd
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!
Deadline Jan 26th
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!
Deadline Jan 26th
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!
Deadline Jan 29th
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!
Deadline Jan 29th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 5th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 5th
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 Feb 7th
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 Feb 7th
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 Feb 15th
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 Feb 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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 17th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 17th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: You need to calm down. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st
Write a story that starts with this sentence: You need to calm down. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st
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 Feb 24th
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 Feb 24th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Feb 28th
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash prize for the winning entry.Deadline Feb 28th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 1st
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Mar 1st
Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 6th
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Mar 9th
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 Mar 9th
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 Mar 15th
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 Mar 15th
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 Mar 19th
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 Mar 19th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 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. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Mar 23rd
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 to the winner.
Deadline Mar 27th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Mar 27th
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 Mar 31st
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 Mar 31st
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 5th
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.Deadline Apr 5th
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 Apr 9th
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 Apr 9th
Future Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 13th
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in the future. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 13th
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!
Deadline Apr 19th
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!
Deadline Apr 19th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 25th
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline Apr 25th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Apr 30th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Apr 30th
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!
Deadline May 5th
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!
Deadline May 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 May 8th
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 May 8th
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!
Deadline May 12th
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!
Deadline May 12th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 17th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 17th
Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 24th
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 24th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 27th
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 27th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 30th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 30th
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!
Deadline Jun 5th
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!
Deadline Jun 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!
Deadline Jun 11th
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 Jun 11th
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 Jun 15th
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 Jun 15th
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.
Deadline Jun 26th
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.
Deadline Jun 26th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline Jun 30th
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 for the winning entry.Deadline Jun 30th
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 Jul 3rd
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 Jul 3rd
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jul 7th
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jul 7th
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 Jul 13th
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 Jul 13th
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 19th
Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 19th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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