 | Writing Prompt Contest
Humorous 50 Word Story
Write a humorous 50 word story. 50 words exactly. No need to have a beginning, a conflict or resolution. Just tell something funny in 50 words. No poetry.
Deadline: Today! | Dialogue Only Writing Contest
 Write a story using only dialogue. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Tomorrow! | Blank Expression
Blank Verse Only. Your subject is unpeopled and natural - the sea, the night sky, a season, a landscape etc. Be articulate, creative & rich in your imagery & word choice (but comprehensible). No religion or politics.
Deadline: Tomorrow! | Writing Prompt Contest
Christmas Eve Flash
Write a story that takes place on Christmas Eve. Everything goes as long as it is clear the story is set on this magical night. Keep it short and impactful - this is flash fiction with a limit of 500 words or less.
Deadline: In 2 Days | Writing Prompt Contest
The Grinch
Write a story that starts with the sentence: "This is the story of how I became worse than the Grinch."
Deadline: In 3 Days | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: In 5 Days | 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. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jan 13th | Sonnet Poetry Contest
 Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jan 14th | Poem of the Month
Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Jan 16th | Story of the Month
Each month a vote determines the Story of the Month. All stories posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Jan 16th | 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 of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Jan 20th | 2024 - 2025 short story
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Reflect on the past year of 2024 and your thoughts and expectations for the New Year 2025
Deadline: Jan 20th | Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jan 23rd | Book of the Month
Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.
Deadline: Jan 26th | My Worst Fear Writing Contest
Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Jan 26th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jan 29th | A Dialogue Only Entry
Carry on a conversation between your characters only. Do not set the scene. Paint a picture with their exchange.
Deadline: Jan 30th | 100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Jan 31st |
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Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Feb 1st | 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.
$100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Feb 5th | Emotions Poetry Contest
Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Feb 12th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Feb 18th | 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.
$100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Feb 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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Feb 28th |
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Write an erotic fiction story. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Mar 5th | 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.
$100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 11th | 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 writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Mar 14th | Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Mar 17th | A poem about a Woman
Write a poem about her. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 20th | A poem about a Man
Write a poem about him. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Mar 23rd | Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Mar 28th |
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 | This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: Let me tell you about my day. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Apr 2nd | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 6th | Free Verse Love Poem
Write a free verse love poem. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Apr 12th | 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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Apr 16th | My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Apr 22nd | Share A Photo Poetry
Share a picture of something or someone that you love. Or perhaps a photo of something that you found on a trip or a hike. Write a poem about it. Post the photo along with the poem. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 26th | True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Apr 28th |
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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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: May 3rd | 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. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: May 6th | I'm Gonna Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: May 10th | 5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: May 14th | Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: May 20th | Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance story. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: May 22nd | Poem For A Child
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: May 25th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: May 30th |
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 | Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Jun 2nd | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Jun 5th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Jun 8th | Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Jun 12th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Jun 15th | Romance Poetry Contest
Write a romance poem in any style. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jun 20th | Share Your Story
 Write about an event in your life. Share your story. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jun 23rd | Lonely Poem
Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Jun 24th | Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jun 30th |
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 | Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines? $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | 75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Jul 3rd | Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Jul 8th | No Rules Poetry Contest
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your poem. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Jul 14th | Whodunit
Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 18th | One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Jul 20th | Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 22nd | 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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Jul 25th | Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Jul 31st |
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A fun poetry type that requires you to use the last word of each sentence as the starting word of the next sentence. This is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Aug 3rd | Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Aug 7th | A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Aug 9th | 16 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with sixteen words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it? $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Aug 12th | 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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Aug 16th | Horror Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Aug 17th | Free Form Poem
Free form is a method of writing poetry, which does not essentially follow any structure or style. Topic is on open. Share your best free form for this poetry contest. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Aug 20th | 20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Aug 24th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Aug 26th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Aug 30th |
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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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Sep 4th | Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. 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. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Sep 10th | 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 is a contest for poets with a $100 prize.
Deadline: Sep 15th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Sep 18th | 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 writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Sep 22nd | Western Writing Contest
Write a western story. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Sep 24th | 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. $100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Sep 28th |
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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.
$100 prize for the winner of this contest for poets.
Deadline: Oct 5th |
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