Contests provide writers with challenges, including a deadline, word count limitation, and editing practice.
Did you know that FanStory.com offers 50 new writing contests a month? Now that's a lot of contests! Many of them offer cash prizes and are free to join as a member. The great part about their contests is you also receive feedback on your entry. Here's some of the upcoming contests you may be interested in.
Contests by Deadline: (Please follow the links for complete contest description.)
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 "The Hotel Room."
Prize: $100
Deadline: June 3rd
Anagrams Galore
Write a short story or poem (150 words max) demonstrating three or more anagrams. This is for those of us who LOVE juggling letters!
Deadline: June 6th
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?
Prize: $100
Deadline: June 10th
Naani
For this contest you are challenged to write a Naani poem. Naani is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count.
Prize: $100
Deadline: June 20th
Father's Day
Father's Day is a day to give thanks to the person in your life who has devoted themselves throughout the years. Show him how much he is appreciated with a poem.
Prize: $100
Deadline: June 21st
Horror Story
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest!
Prize: $100
Deadline: June 28th
Gyoji Haiku
Write a traditional religious (gyoji) haiku. Serious poems only. Click on the link for an example. 5/7/5 not required, but a short/long/short line pattern is. A nature reference is not required.
Deadline: June 30th
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I'm not that much of a poet, but I am definitely interested in the flash fiction contest. Maybe I will give one a try.