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Contest Schedule
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Tomorrrow! Apr 18th


5-7-5 Poetry
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 In Two Days! Apr 19th


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 to the winner.
Deadline In Three Days! Apr 20th


150 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Enter for a chance at the cash prize.
Deadline In Four Days! Apr 21st


Cinquain Poetry
Write an 'Cinquain' poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. Cash Prize!
Deadline  In Eight Days. Apr 25th


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Next Week. Apr 28th


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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
Deadline May 3rd


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.
Deadline May 9th


One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. A fun poem to write with a cash prize.
Deadline May 10th


150 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline May 11th


Mother's Day Poetry Contest
Show your appreciation to Mom with a poem. All forms of poetry accepted. Cash Prize!
Deadline May 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 May 15th


Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure. You can win a cash prize.
Deadline May 20th


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!
Deadline May 25th


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 28th


This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I had my chance. Enter this contest that has a cash prize.
Deadline May 31st


Horror Story Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 1st


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.
Deadline Jun 5th


Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story using only dialogue. Cash Prize!
Deadline Jun 8th


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.
Deadline Jun 12th


Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place during a hot summer night. Another contest with a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 16th


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 will receive a cash prize.
Deadline Jun 18th


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!
Deadline Jun 22nd


I Imagine
To enter this contest with a cash prize write a poem that begins with the words "I Imagine"
Deadline Jun 24th


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 Jun 28th


5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
Deadline Jul 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. Another contest with a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 7th


100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses around 100 words. A fun contest with a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 8th


Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Can you rhyme your way into a cash prize?
Deadline Jul 10th


5-7-5 Poetry Writing
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 15th


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Jul 20th


Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.
Deadline Jul 25th


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!
Deadline Jul 30th


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. Don't miss this contest with a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 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. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 4th


75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. Enter this contest with a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 6th


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 10th


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. This contest has a cash prize.
Deadline Aug 13th


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 Aug 17th


Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash Prize!
Deadline Aug 21st


These are just a few of our contests. View the listing.
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