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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. Cash Prize!
Deadline is tomorrow! Nov 30th
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 is tomorrow! Nov 30th
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 5 Days. Dec 4th
Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 5 Days. Dec 4th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 10 Days. Dec 9th
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 10 Days. 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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 14 Days. Dec 13th
Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 14 Days. 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline In 19 Days. Dec 18th
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 In 19 Days. Dec 18th
Christmas Story
Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline In 26 Days. Dec 25th
Share a story that somehow involves Christmas. The winner takes away a cash prize.Deadline In 26 Days. 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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline In 29 Days. Dec 28th
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 to the winner.
Deadline In 29 Days. Dec 28th
Share Your Story
Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 2nd
Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Cash prize to the winner.Deadline Jan 2nd
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 4th
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 4th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 6th
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 6th
What Is Love Poetry
Write a free verse poem about love. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 8th
Write a free verse poem about love. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 13th
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 13th
My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jan 19th
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Cash Prize!
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.
Deadline Jan 22nd
Write a story that starts with this sentence: There was a knock on the door. Cash prize to the winner.
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jan 25th
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? The winner takes away a cash prize.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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jan 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 Jan 30th
A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 31st
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jan 31st
20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 5th
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 10th
Valentine Poem
Write a love poem for this special day. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 14th
Write a love poem for this special day. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Deadline Feb 14th
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 to the winner.
Deadline Feb 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. Cash prize to the winner.
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Feb 21st
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize!
Deadline Feb 23rd
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize!
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Feb 27th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 1st
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.
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Mar 2nd
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. Cash Prize!
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!
Deadline Mar 6th
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!
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 8th
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 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Mar 13th
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 Mar 13th
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.
Deadline Mar 19th
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 Mar 19th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Mar 22nd
Write a story using only dialogue. This contest has a cash prize.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.
Deadline Mar 25th
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.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.
Deadline Mar 31st
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. The winner takes away a cash prize.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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 3rd
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 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Apr 7th
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.
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Apr 13th
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Apr 13th
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 15th
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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.
Deadline Apr 19th
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 Apr 19th
My Worst Fear Writing Contest
Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Apr 22nd
Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. Cash prize to the winner.
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Apr 25th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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.
Deadline Apr 30th
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.
Deadline Apr 30th
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 to the winner.
Deadline May 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 to the winner.
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.
Deadline May 16th
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 May 16th
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 23rd
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. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline May 23rd
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 26th
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 26th
A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 2nd
Write a poem about her. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 2nd
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 7th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 7th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 11th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 11th
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 15th
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 15th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 18th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 18th
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 Jun 24th
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 Jun 24th
Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 27th
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 27th
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 Jun 30th
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 30th
Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jul 5th
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jul 5th
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 8th
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 8th
Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 12th
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 12th
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!
Deadline Jul 14th
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!
Deadline Jul 14th
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 Jul 18th
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 Jul 18th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 23rd
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 23rd
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.
Deadline Jul 25th
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.Deadline Jul 25th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 2nd
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 2nd
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 Aug 5th
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 Aug 5th
No Rules Poetry Contest
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 17th
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 17th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Aug 24th
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Aug 24th
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