This
month is a great month to get started at FanStory.
Not only do we have fun contests for you to enter. But if you become an
upgraded member you can enter contests with cash prizes for free. Find
out more.
Try
our ABC
Poetry Contest.
ABC
Example
Battling thoughts.
Choosing which option to follow.
Denied at every turn.
Endless pursuits.
Relationships confuse.
Battling thoughts.
Choosing which option to follow.
Denied at every turn.
Endless pursuits.
Relationships confuse.
For an ABC poem the first four lines follow the order of the alphabet. The last line begins with any letter.
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Writing
Contests
Newbie
Writing Contest
For our New Arrival 'This Sentence Starts The Story' contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: 'Hell found me.'
Deadline Aug 3rd
For our New Arrival 'This Sentence Starts The Story' contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: 'Hell found me.'
Deadline Aug 3rd
Write
About This
Write a story based on the
image pictured in this announcement. What is happening here?
Deadline Aug 5th
Write a story based on the
image pictured in this announcement. What is happening here?Deadline Aug 5th
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.
Deadline Aug 9th
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.
Deadline Aug 9th
Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure.
Deadline Aug 15th
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure.
Deadline Aug 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 syllable. The subject can be anything.
Deadline Aug 20th
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 syllable. The subject can be anything.
Deadline Aug 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!
Deadline Aug 22nd
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!Deadline Aug 22nd
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.
Deadline Aug 27th
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.
Deadline Aug 27th
Horror
Story Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest.
Deadline Aug 31st
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest.
Deadline Aug 31st
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.
Deadline Sep 5th
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.
Deadline Sep 5th
Romance
Story
Romance is one of the most
popular forms of writing. The challenge for this contest is to write a romance
story.
Deadline Sep 10th
Romance is one of the most
popular forms of writing. The challenge for this contest is to write a romance
story.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.
Deadline Sep 12th
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.
Deadline Sep 12th
Antonym
Poetry Contest
Write a four line poem. The first line is only one word. Second and third line can be formatted as you wish. The last line is the antonym (opposite meaning) of the word on the first line.
Deadline Sep 16th
Write a four line poem. The first line is only one word. Second and third line can be formatted as you wish. The last line is the antonym (opposite meaning) of the word on the first line.
Deadline Sep 16th
Paranormal
Flash Fiction
In this flash fiction contest
we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500
and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is 'paranormal'.
Deadline Sep 21st
In this flash fiction contest
we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500
and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is 'paranormal'.Deadline Sep 21st
3
Line Poem
Write a three-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest.
Deadline Sep 26th
Write a three-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest.
Deadline Sep 26th
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.
Deadline Oct 1st
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.Deadline Oct 1st
Character
A character can make a story. Write a story that based on the scene pictured in this announcement.
Deadline Oct 5th
A character can make a story. Write a story that based on the scene pictured in this announcement.
Deadline Oct 5th
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.
Deadline Oct 11th
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.
Deadline Oct 11th
Palindrome
Poetry
A palindrome is a word (or sentence) that reads the same backwards as forward. So 'Madam' is a palindrome.For a palindrome poem you incorporate it into your poem but do so with the sentences. See an example in the announcement.
Deadline Oct 18th
A palindrome is a word (or sentence) that reads the same backwards as forward. So 'Madam' is a palindrome.For a palindrome poem you incorporate it into your poem but do so with the sentences. See an example in the announcement.
Deadline Oct 18th
Lune
Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example.
Deadline Oct 24th
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example.
Deadline Oct 24th
Newbie
5-7-5
Write a poem that has three
lines and follows a specific syllables count. View an example in the
announcement.
Deadline Oct 31st
Write a poem that has three
lines and follows a specific syllables count. View an example in the
announcement.Deadline Oct 31st
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.
Deadline Nov 5th
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.
Deadline Nov 5th
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?
Deadline Nov 11th
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? Deadline Nov 11th
Sonnet
Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did,
discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet.
Deadline Nov 17th
Just like Shakespeare did,
discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet.Deadline Nov 17th
Blank
Verse Poetry Contest
Write a blank verse poem for this contest. A blank verse poem is written without rhymes. It does have a set metrical pattern. See the details in the announcement.
Deadline Dec 2nd
Write a blank verse poem for this contest. A blank verse poem is written without rhymes. It does have a set metrical pattern. See the details in the announcement.
Deadline Dec 2nd
Etheree
Poetry
The Etheree poem has 10 lines with a specific syllable count.
Deadline Dec 8th
The Etheree poem has 10 lines with a specific syllable count.
Deadline Dec 8th
Quinzaine
Poetry
A quinzaine is a 3 line poem that only has fifteen syllables.
Deadline Dec 14th
A quinzaine is a 3 line poem that only has fifteen syllables.
Deadline Dec 14th
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.
Deadline Dec 20th
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.Deadline Dec 20th
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are just a few of our contests. View the full listing here.
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