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Six more monthly rounds to go before the Lodestar is gone forever. Bring us your short stories built on the Lodestar prompt.

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The Lodestar Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. Monthly short story rounds from July through December.
#2130938 by Satuawany Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Satuawany Author Icon on Jul 1, 2025 at 12:42am  

Easy-peasy! Create an intriguing prompt by including the weekly posted word(s).

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The Prompt Me Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away!
#2000519 by Cubby Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Cubby Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:23pm  

A contest for writers who enjoy writing for kids!

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Writing 4 Kids Open in new Window. (E)
If you like writing stories and/or poems for kids, this is the contest for you!
#1999597 by Cubby Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Cubby Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:20pm  

Write a first chapter inspired by the image. No word limit; short chapters welcome, as well as long.

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Chapter One Open in new Window. (18+)
Write the first chapter of a book, inspired by the prompt.
#2251577 by Cubby Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Cubby Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:17pm  

Special month of prompts to celebrate my 20 year WDC anniversary.

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The Weekly Quickie Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
Can you excite in 969 words? Romance+ Contest. July Prompts: LGBTQIA+ characters
#1355442 by Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Dawn Embers Author Icon on Jun 29, 2025 at 2:09pm  

The June/July round focuses on architecture! Any and all sorts of entries in response are welcome!

Journalistic Intentions Open in new Window. (18+)
This is for the journal keeping types that come to PLAY! New round starts June15!
#2213121 by Stik to My Own Beat Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Stik to My Own Beat Author Icon on Jun 23, 2025 at 8:35am  

Poetry and Short Story Contest, July 2025

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We Want Peace Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Contribute to the discourse of Peace. July 2025, now open for sign-ups
#2342430 by WakeUpAndLive Author IconMail Icon


Posted by WakeUpAndLive Author Icon on Jun 21, 2025 at 3:59am  

Starting stories

 Starting Stories Open in new Window. (13+)
A new contest I made. Using story starters to write stories.
#2329470 by MayDay Author IconMail Icon


Posted by No Sox with Sandals Author Icon on Jun 16, 2025 at 7:44pm  

Parents of all types, this one is for you.

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Parenting Short Story Contest CLOSED Open in new Window. (ASR)
Parenting is the funnest job ever! Or not? You tell me!
#1558020 by Annette Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Annette Author Icon on May 11, 2025 at 8:29am  

I'm opening a new MONTHLY SHORT STORY contest. Hope to see you come and play or just leave some reviews for our contestants!

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The Adam West Conspiracy Open in new Window. (13+)
Short Story Contest
#2339870 by Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon on May 8, 2025 at 2:17pm  

The May 2025 round is open! This is an opportunity to show off those longer short stories and novelettes/novellas.

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Long, Long, Long Open in new Window. (18+)
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2025!
#1782293 by Stik to My Own Beat Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Stik to My Own Beat Author Icon on May 5, 2025 at 11:42am  

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of existence—God, life, the universe, and everything in between? Whether you follow a religion or none at all, this contest is your space to explore the most profound and meaningful questions we face as human beings.

 
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Grill a Christian Open in new Window. (13+)
Will God fly with us to the stars?
#2327636 by LightinMind Author IconMail Icon


Posted by LightinMind Author Icon on Apr 17, 2025 at 3:24am  

Accepts new and old long poetry. Minimum 40 lines or 250 words. Get an exclusive MB just for writing a NEW piece.

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The Long Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Closed until August
#2329179 by Allan Charles 🐾 Sick 🤒 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Allan Charles 🐾 Sick 🤒 Author Icon on Apr 4, 2025 at 1:13pm  

Running from March 15 to June 15, come create a crossover between Zootopia and The Bad Guys in order to celebrate their upcoming sequels. You might win a prize.

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The Anthro Activity Anteroom Open in new Window. (13+)
A fun activity room for Non-Humans.
#1654618 by BIG BAD WOLF is Merry Author IconMail Icon


Posted by BIG BAD WOLF is Merry Author Icon on Mar 8, 2025 at 11:18pm  

A recurring monthly contest for participants of The Bradbury writing challenge!

 
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The Bradbury Contest Open in new Window. (E)
A monthly contest for participants in The Bradbury
#2277002 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Jeff Author Icon on Feb 7, 2025 at 12:05am  

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