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Contests Announced Today
Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain is written using a pattern. "Cinq" [pronounced SINK] is French for the number 5. This type of poem only has five lines. Each line follows a specific pattern. More information.12 Spots Left Open To All   
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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
A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jun 2nd
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Life After Death
Is there life after death, and what will it be like?This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.10 Spots Left Open To All   
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Selflessness
write a poem about a multi-millionaire who suddenly loses his fortune who learns to be selfless.15 Spots Left Open To All   
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High School Memories
Write about something that happened during your high school days. Can be a good memory or a bad one. 500-3000 words.6 Spots Left Open To All   
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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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize 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.
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Dark Carnival

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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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Love Poem Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 26th
ABC Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 30th
Halloween Story
Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. The story can should have a Halloween theme. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 31st
Halloween Poetry

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Deadline Oct 31st
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 to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 3rd
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. The winner takes away a 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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 10th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 12th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. 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. The winner takes away a 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 25th
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. The winner takes away a 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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 30th
Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 4th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. The winner takes away a cash prize.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? 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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 18th
Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 21st
Christmas Story

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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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Dec 28th
Share Your Story

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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 to the winner.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. The winner takes away a 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. Cash prize to the winner.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

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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. The winner takes away a 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. This contest has 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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Feb 10th
Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. This contest has 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. Cash prize to the winner.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. Enter for your chance at the 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. The winner takes away a 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. Cash prize to the winner.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. This contest has a cash prize.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. This contest has a 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. 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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Mar 19th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest

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Deadline Mar 22nd
Acrostic Poetry Contest

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Deadline Mar 25th
Sonnet Poetry Contest

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Deadline Mar 31st
Nonfiction Writing Contest

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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. Enter for your chance at the 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. Cash prize to the winner.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. Cash prize to the winner.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. Enter for your chance at the 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. This contest has 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. Cash prize to the winner.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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 16th
Erotic Writing Contest
Write an erotic fiction story. The winner takes away a 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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline May 26th
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.