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Children's Rhyming Poem
Write a poem for a child.10 Spots Left Open To All   
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But, On The Other Hand...
Is life not an endless line of contradictions, alternative copinions? Give us both sides of your story.7 Spots Left Open To All   
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Beyond The Stars
What lies out there in the furthest reaches of space? Other life, God, or a vast expanse of emptiness? You Decide. Prose Fiction Only. Min 1200 words13 Spots Left Open To All   
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My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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Haiku Poetry Contest

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Musical Instrument(s)
May 22 is National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. Write a poem about a musical instrument.This is a topic based contest. Write a poem based on the topic provided in the announcement
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Share Your Story

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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   
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20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: The house was empty. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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3-6-9 Poem

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A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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.Cash Prize Open To All   
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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 Jun 30th
How would you know it's Jesus?
Everyone says we're close to the end, If Jesus were to come back today; How would you know He was Him? What would He have to do these days for you to believe He is Jesus? What would He look like? etc.11 Spots Left Open To All   
Deadline Jul 1st
Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 3rd
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 Jul 7th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 8th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 11th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 15th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 19th
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 Jul 22nd
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 Jul 26th
Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jul 31st
Acrostic Poetry Contest

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Deadline Aug 1st
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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 3rd
Sonnet Poetry Contest

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Deadline Aug 6th
Dialogue Only Writing Contest

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Deadline Aug 9th
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 Aug 12th
Non-Fiction Writing Contest

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Deadline Aug 15th
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 Aug 17th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 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. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Aug 26th
100 Word Flash Fiction

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Deadline Aug 30th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 1st
What do you like best about a Man
Write a poem about what you like best about a man. What makes him the one? Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 3rd
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 Sep 7th
The Storm Writing Contest
Write a story where the main character is caught in a storm or somehow trapped because of a storm. The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 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 Sep 14th
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 Sep 17th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 20th
What do you like best about a Woman?
Write a poem about what you like best about a woman. Why is she the one? The winner takes away a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 24th
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.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Sep 27th
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 Oct 1st
True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 3rd
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 6th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 8th
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   
Deadline Oct 11th
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   
Deadline Oct 13th
Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 16th
Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 21st
Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash Prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Oct 23rd
Love Poem Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 26th
ABC Poetry Contest

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Deadline Oct 30th
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. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Nov 3rd
6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 words. This contest has 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. This contest has 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. Enter for your chance at the 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 to the winner.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. This contest has 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. Cash prize to the winner.Cash Prize Open To All   
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. This contest has 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. Cash prize to the winner.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
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
Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 4th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. This contest has a cash prize.Cash Prize Open To All   
Deadline Jan 6th
What Is Love Poetry
Write a free verse poem about love. This contest has a cash prize.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
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.