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Flash fiction is fun to read and a challenge to write.
It must contain all the elements of a larger work of fiction, but in a much shorter space.
Write prompted short stories of 300 words or fewer.


Daily Flash Fiction Challenge  (13+)
Enter your story of 300 words or less.
#896794 by Arakun the Twisted Raccoon


Posted by Aennaytte: Free & Wild in GoT on Apr 13, 2024 at 8:26pm  


Looking for something to get your creative juices flowing? Look no further than here. What a great contest!

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The Writer's Cramp  (13+)
Write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPs!
#333655 by Sophy


Posted by Purple is House Florent on Apr 13, 2024 at 4:35pm  


If you enjoy writing for children, this contest is for you! Never written a kids' story or poem? Give it a try!

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Writing 4 Kids Contest   (ASR)
If you like writing stories and/or poems for kids, this is the contest for you!
#1999597 by Cubby~Cheering House Florent!


Posted by Cubby~Cheering House Florent! on Apr 2, 2024 at 8:33am  


APRIL Contest. Check the rules and enter: Either a Short Story (2,000 word maximum) Or Poetry (44 lines maximum) between 04/01/2024 until 04/30/2024 at noon. Old or new, up to you. Awardicons and GPs too.

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


Posted by Monty on Mar 31, 2024 at 1:10pm  


APRIL 2024 Veterans Contest will run from 4/01/2024 until noon on 04/29/2024. 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.


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


Posted by Monty on Mar 30, 2024 at 12:59pm  


Newbies, we are doing POETRY in APRIL. If you have been a WdC member for less than a year and love to write poetry, this is the contest for you.

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A Newbie Poetry Contest  (E)
Presented by The Fox's Socks//OPEN APRIL 1 - 30, 2024
#2273703 by GeminiGem of House Lannister


Posted by GeminiGem of House Lannister on Mar 29, 2024 at 5:53pm  


March, named for the God of War, is in like a lion, out like a lamb...They say. How about a writing contest open to all, for any genre, any rating (marketed correctly)? Best of the month shall be my proclaim.

 
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Free For All in March--CLOSED UNTIL 2025  (E)
A Contest Inspired by one of four images to write the best Item for March!
#2315218 by Joey's Spring has Sprung


Posted by Joey's Spring has Sprung on Mar 17, 2024 at 12:53pm  


Open only in March. You can submit up to four limerick poems. Prizes include an exclusive merit badge.

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Lucky Limerick Contest  (13+)
Contest featuring funny poems using the limerick form.
#2184371 by 🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace


Posted by 🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace on Mar 16, 2024 at 1:11pm  


Write three versions of one story. Each version will tell the story from a different perspective of someone involved in it.

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Three Perspectives Contest  (E)
Write a story from three different perspectives.
#2315975 by Averren


Posted by Averren on Mar 12, 2024 at 2:51pm  


Enter your best response based on the prompt answering a few questions. Related to the month! Open now until end of month.

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Space Wars  (13+)
There is a war going on in outer space and the aliens need your help to bring peace!
#2280815 by Angelica- House Florent B & W


Posted by Angelica- House Florent B & W on Feb 2, 2024 at 10:02pm  


This February round is for choosing from a list of items and a list of secondary characters and writing a story that includes your chosen item and character.

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The Lodestar Contest  (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. Next round is in May of 2024.
#2130938 by Satuawany


Posted by Satuawany on Feb 1, 2024 at 12:23am  


Do you like Folklore and Legends? If so, you can join the group and get into a contest but first you must write about it. Please come join us.

 
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Folklore and Legends Contest Forum  (ASR)
Do you have what it takes to write about a Legend?
#2311563 by Beacon - House Night's Watch


Posted by Beacon - House Night's Watch on Jan 28, 2024 at 1:25am  


Sporting new prompts and looking for romance and/or erotica flash fiction stories each week.

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The Weekly Quickie Contest  (18+)
Can you excite in 969 words? Romance+ Contest, April 2024 Theme: Conflict
#1355442 by Dawn Embers


Posted by Dawn Embers on Jan 5, 2024 at 11:00pm  


Can you write the best opening line and hook readers? Follow the picture prompt and create the most engaging first line(s) of a story! Gift Points and Exclusive Merit Badges up for grabs! Showcase your skills and win BIG! ROUND 8 OPEN!

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Hook of the Book  (18+)
Can you write the most engaging opening sentence for a story? 100k+ GPs & Merit Badges!
#2293351 by Jaeramee of the Free Folk


Posted by Jaeramee of the Free Folk on Jan 1, 2024 at 8:57pm  


Open for January after a bit of time off. Can you write to a one-word prompt????

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The LGBT Writing Contest - now judging  (18+)
Short story contest (with great prizes) for LGBT characters.
#1980539 by Osirantinous


Posted by Osirantinous on Jan 1, 2024 at 6:14pm  


The StAG Firebox opens tomorrow for the month of January! Use the picture prompt to give us your best steampunk stories!

StAG Firebox - Closed for judging!  (13+)
Steampunk fiction competition
#1781446 by Beck Firing back up!


Posted by Beck Firing back up! on Dec 31, 2023 at 5:10pm  


Choose one of three prompts, write a story that shows--as opposed to tells--what's happening, and win big prizes. This month's prompts are (a) write a Romance; OR (b) use the words glimmer, quandary, and demur; OR make your protagonist be afraid.

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Tales Shown, Not Told OLD FORMAT  (18+)
A short story contest with a focus on showing, not telling.
#2295490 by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈


Posted by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 on Dec 29, 2023 at 12:30pm  


Do you have what it takes to write about a Haunting? Well, you can come here and post your poems but you need to follow the rules and the prompt. You will have a chance to win a MB and awardicon.

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Spirits at Lighthouses Contest  (13+)
Do you have what it takes to write about a Haunting?
#2128856 by Beacon - House Night's Watch


Posted by Beacon - House Night's Watch on Dec 8, 2023 at 1:38am  


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!)

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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  


poetry contest that encourages a divergent voice

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Rebel Poetry Contest  (18+)
Open for March 2024
#2112615 by Warped Sanity


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


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 Cubby~Cheering House Florent!


Posted by Cubby~Cheering House Florent! 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!

FORUM
The Newbie Poetry Award  (13+)
A poetry contest for members in their first year on Writing.Com.
#2307442 by Kit of House Lannister


Posted by Kit of House Lannister on Oct 31, 2023 at 3:08pm  


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