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Short Shots: Official WDC Contest  [ASR]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
by Writing.Com Support


 
Good Deeds Get CASH!  [E]
Write reviews to win cash prizes!
by Writing.Com Support


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The Santa, Elves and Reindeer contest is open to (almost) all genres! Give me your best Christmas story that follows the rules posted. 500-1,500 words (please put word count in the item!)

 
FORUM
Santa, Elves, and Reindeer Contest  (ASR)
My 2023 Christmas Contest - bring your best short story to win great prizes!
#1730016 by Beck Firing back up!


Posted by Beck Firing back up! on Dec 5, 2023 at 4:48pm  

DECEMBER Contest. Check the rules and enter: Either a Short Story (2,000 word maximum) Or Poetry (44 lines maximum) between 12/01/2023 until 12/31/2023 at noon. Old or new, up to you. Awardicons and GPs too.

FORUM
SENIOR CENTER FORUM  (ASR)
The Place for Seniors!
#427318 by Monty


Posted by Monty on Nov 30, 2023 at 1:11pm  

DECEMBER 2023 Veterans Contest will run from 12/01/2023 until noon on the month it reaches 7 entries. Please enter old or new up to you. Awardicons and merit badges up for grabs. Show your support for Veterans. All registered members welcome to post.

FORUM
HONORING OUR VETERANS   (ASR)
Of course there's a Veterans Day - EVERY DAY!
#423698 by Monty


Posted by Monty on Nov 29, 2023 at 12:39pm  

Horror Writing Contest for December. 1500 word max. Simple, straight forward prompt.

FORUM
Horror Writing Contest!   (13+)
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
#2273172 by steven


Posted by steven on Nov 25, 2023 at 5:00am  

One simple rule is to make a thing or an object ALIVE. Give it an emotion, an ability to talk, and a feeling to express what it'd been hiding and wanting to tell us human beings. Its emotion may vary according to how you word your piece.

FORUM
Personify Writing Contest-EXTENDED  (E)
A contest that gives life to inanimate things.
#2268646 by GERVIC


Posted by GERVIC on Nov 17, 2023 at 7:37pm  

poetry contest that encourages a divergent voice

FORUM
Rebel Poetry Contest  (18+)
next round January 2024
#2112615 by Warped Sanity


Posted by Warped Sanity on Nov 16, 2023 at 9:53pm  

Special November round: Enter a 15 or 16 line poem! Deadline: November 30th @ 11:59 PM WdC Time

FORUM
The Humorous Poetry Contest  (18+)
The contest where the rating doesn't matter! ~ Judging in Progress ~
#1875093 by Lornda


Posted by Lornda on Nov 1, 2023 at 8:21am  

Each week I will post a word(s) (or number) you must include in your prompt. Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away! Be sure to read the rules!

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The Prompt Me Contest  (13+)
Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away!
#2000519 by Cubbella


Posted by Cubbella on Oct 31, 2023 at 10:57pm  

Do you enjoy writing poetry? Have you been a member of Writing.Com for less than a year? If so, this is the place for you!

 
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The Newbie Poetry Award  (13+)
A poetry contest for members in their first year on Writing.Com.
#2307442 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline


Posted by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline on Oct 31, 2023 at 3:08pm  

Write a short story or poem inspired by one of several image prompts. Come check out the details!

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Holiday Poem Contest  (E)
A fun contest to get us in the festive, holiday mood!
#2305815 by Shadow Prowler -giving Thanks


Posted by Shadow Prowler -giving Thanks on Oct 7, 2023 at 9:54am  

Oct 2023 has a new contest at the Bee Hive! Submit your Autumn & Halloween Cnote Collections for reviews, awaricons and merit badges!

IN & OUT
The Best of the Rest at the Bee Hive   (E)
OCT 2023 CONTEST: Autumn & Halloween CNotes! Now CLOSED for judging!
#1134192 by ThankfulBee


Posted by ThankfulBee on Oct 3, 2023 at 9:07am  

Share your appreciation for a loved one who has passed by penning a story or poem.

FORUM
Honoring the Dead  (13+)
Reopens October 2024
#2128802 by Warped Sanity


Posted by Warped Sanity on Sep 30, 2023 at 8:09pm  

Sept is time for the Cop Shop Mystery. Can you solve it in 23 sentences?

FORUM
The Bard's Hall Contest  (13+)
December Holiday Rush Prompt, short story: A Cherished Gift
#981150 by ThankfulBee


Posted by ThankfulBee on Sep 12, 2023 at 6:52pm  

Write a short story about a memorable time you misheard someone for the chance to win up to 10,000 GP and an award!

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Memorable Malaprops/Mondegreens Contest  (13+)
Write a flash fiction about your most memorable mishear to win up to 10K GP and an award!
#2298989 by OnlyMagicInkGlows


Posted by OnlyMagicInkGlows on Aug 7, 2023 at 12:00pm  

Can you write the best opening line and hook readers? Follow the picture prompt and create the most engaging first line(s) for a story! 100k+ in GPs and Merit Badges up for grabs! Showcase your skills and win BIG! ROUND 5 OPEN!

 
FORUM
HOOK OF THE BOOK: A CONTEST  (18+)
Can you write the most engaging opening sentence for a story? 100k+ GPs & Merit Badges!
#2293351 by Jeremy


Posted by Jeremy on Aug 2, 2023 at 3:03am  

A contest for poems and stories of a spiritual nature.

FORUM
Share Your Faith  (13+)
Are you spiritual? Religious? Or not at all? Can you incorporate this into your writing?
#2204562 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline


Posted by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline on Jul 16, 2023 at 10:56am  

A monthly contest for old and new 18+, GC and XGC items. Poetry, short stories and stand-alone chapters welcome!

FORUM
Kit's Higher Ratings Contest  (18+)
A contest for items with a higher content rating.
#887621 by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline


Posted by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline on Jul 16, 2023 at 10:46am  

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