Contests Announced Today

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Story of the Month

Each month a vote determines the Story of the Month. All stories posted during the month are automatically considered. This contest has a cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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. This contest has a cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Contests That Close Soon

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The Grinch

Write a story that starts with the sentence: "This is the story of how I became worse than the Grinch."
17 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     

Animal Nonet

Write a nonet poem about your favourite animal.
17 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     

An object

Write a poem about any object which you love the most let it be perfume,books,etc.
14 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     

Sacrifice your autobiography

An autobiography for others to freely read, but you are anonymous, so looking at your past can help you deal with today.
10 Spots Left    Open To All     

All Contests

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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.
17 Spots Left    30 Days No Win     

Fortean Phenomena

A news story of high strangeness. 300 words minimum.
12 Spots Left    Open To All     

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.
4 Spots Left    Open To All     

Dialogue Only Writing Contest

Write a story using only dialogue. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Sonnet Poetry Contest

Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize to the winner.
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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
18 Spots Left    Open To All     

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. This contest has a cash prize.
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Lune Poetry Contest

A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example. Cash prize to the winner.
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My Worst Fear Writing Contest

Write about the worst fear that you've ever faced. This contest has a cash prize.
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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. Cash Prize.
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A Dialogue Only Entry

Carry on a conversation between your characters only. Do not set the scene. Paint a picture with their exchange.

11 Spots Left    Open To All     

100 Word Flash Fiction

Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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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. This contest has a cash prize.
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Emotions Poetry Contest

Pick an emotion and write a poem of any type. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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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.
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Erotic Writing Contest

Write an erotic fiction story. This contest has a cash prize.
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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.
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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. This contest has a cash prize.
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Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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A poem about a Woman

Write a poem about her. Cash Prize.
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A poem about a Man

Write a poem about him. Cash Prize.
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Betrayal Poetry Contest

Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme. This contest has a cash prize.
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This Sentence Starts The Story

Write a story that starts with this sentence: Let me tell you about my day. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Free Verse Love Poem

Write a free verse love poem. Cash Prize.
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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.
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My Faith Poetry

Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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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.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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I'm Gonna Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! Cash Prize.
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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.
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Temptation Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation. This contest has a cash prize.
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Romance Writing Contest

Write a romance story. This contest has a cash prize.
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Poem For A Child

Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child? Cash prize to the winner.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Dribble Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words. Cash prize to the winner.
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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.
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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.
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Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a science fiction or fantasy story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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Romance Poetry Contest

Write a romance poem in any style. Cash prize to the winner.
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Share Your Story

Write about an event in your life. Share your story. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Lonely Poem

Write a free verse poem to express the state of loneliness in not more than 15 lines. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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75 Words Flash Fiction

Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Haiku

Can you write a poem with only three lines? The winner takes away a cash prize.
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Rhyming Poetry Contest

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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.
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Whodunit

Write a mystery story to enter this writing contest. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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One Line Poem

Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line. This contest has a cash prize.
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Write A Rant

Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant! The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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Fantasy Writing Contest

Write a fantasy story. Cash prize to the winner.
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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.
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Rhyming Poem

Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme scheme. Cash Prize.
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A First Book Chapter

For this contest share the first chapter of your novel. Cash Prize.
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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? Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Horror Writing Contest

Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. Cash Prize.
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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. Cash prize to the winner.
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20 Syllable Poem

Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format. This contest has a cash prize.
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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.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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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. The winner takes away a cash prize.
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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.
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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. Enter for your chance at the cash prize.
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Western Writing Contest

Write a western story. Cash Prize.
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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.
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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.