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Contest Listing
Six Word Poetry Contest
Write a poem using only six words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Enter anytime today! May 8th
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 a chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Enter anytime today or tomorrow! May 9th
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 for the winning entry.
Deadline In 3 Days. May 11th
Mother's Day Poetry Contest
Show your appreciation to Mom with a poem. All forms of poetry accepted. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline In 4 Days. May 12th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In 7 Days. May 15th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
 Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Next Week. May 17th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline May 20th
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 May 25th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline May 28th
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 May 30th
Minute
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.
Deadline Jun 3rd
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! Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jun 6th
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 13th
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!
Deadline Jun 15th
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 16th
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 Jun 18th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: It was going to be the trip of a lifetime. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 21st
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 25th
Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jun 30th
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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 3rd
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
 Write a story using only dialogue. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Jul 5th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 9th
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place in a tavern late into the night. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 16th
I Can
Write a poem that begins with the words "I can". This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 20th
Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jul 25th
15 Syllable Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. The poem should have exactly 15 syllables. You can structure it any way you choose and choose the word count. But the syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 syllables total. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 27th
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.
Deadline Jul 30th
5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest (click for details). Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Aug 3rd
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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 6th
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 10th
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Aug 15th
5-7-5 Poetry
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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 17th
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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Aug 19th
Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize for the winning entry.
Deadline Aug 23rd
Cinquain Poetry
Write a 'Cinquain' poem for this contest. It follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Aug 28th
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 Sep 3rd
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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Sep 11th
One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that has only one line. Cash Prize!
Deadline Sep 13th
80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Sep 16th
1-5-7 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 1 syllable. The second line has 5 syllables. The third line has 7 syllables. Write about anything. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 20th
Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Sep 24th
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!
Deadline Sep 28th
Haiku
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!
Deadline Oct 3rd
Take A Walk 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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Oct 12th
3-6-9 Poem
This poem has three stanzas. Each stanza has three lines where 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!
Deadline Oct 16th
These are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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