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"Each week, three songs will be chosen by me. You can choose only one of them for your entry. you will use the music, not the words, of the songs to write poetry that also tells a story."

Musical Poetry  (ASR)
Contest for writing poetry inspired by music
#2323458 by Lizzie


Posted by Allan Charles on Jul 22, 2024 at 2:27pm  

The Flash Blog Contest is designed to combine flash fiction and blogging in a unique writing activity.
Large prizes. Additional prizes may be added later.
Contest Begins: July 15, 2024 - Ends: September 15, 2024.

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The Flash Blog Contest   (E)
A contest combining flash fiction and blogging.
#2114347 by Dee


Posted by Dee on Jul 10, 2024 at 8:47pm  

Round 16 is in progress! There is a longer entry period to coincide with this round's theme: the Olympics! You have until mid-August to write eight (8) entries from the 16 prompts provided. Hope to see you there!

Journalistic Intentions  (18+)
This is for the journal keeping types that come to PLAY! New round starts July 1!
#2213121 by Elisa: Middle Aged Stik


Posted by Elisa: Middle Aged Stik on Jul 7, 2024 at 10:27am  

The 2024 round is OPEN! (It's been open since May; whoops.) Let's celebrate those longer stories with a prompt-free contest to show off your best works!

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Long, Long, Long  (18+)
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2024!
#1782293 by Elisa: Middle Aged Stik


Posted by Elisa: Middle Aged Stik on Jul 7, 2024 at 10:25am  

This is contest for those who have been WdC members for less than one year and love to write poetry!

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Fox's Socks Newbie Poetry Contest  (E)
Contest OPEN July 1 - 31, 2024
#2273703 by 🌞GeminiGem 🌻


Posted by 🌞GeminiGem 🌻 on Jul 1, 2024 at 1:50pm  

Back after being closed for years, this contest is seeking stories that answer the big "what if" question. What kind of story will you create from one of the prompts?

What if...?   (13+)
The contest that asks the big question - what if...?
#1511228 by Dawn Embers


Posted by Dawn Embers on Jun 25, 2024 at 11:48pm  

June 2024 Veterans Contest will run from 06/01/2024 until noon on 05/29/2024. 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 Averren


Posted by Monty on Jun 23, 2024 at 7:43am  

June Contest. Check the rules and enter: Either a Short Story (2,000 word maximum) Or Poetry (44 lines maximum) between 06/01/2024 until 06/30/2024 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 Kit


Posted by Monty on Jun 23, 2024 at 7:41am  

The Science Fiction Short Story Contest is back this month! For June, the prompt is about AI sentience: what is real, and what is onyl perception.

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The Science Fiction Short Story Contest  (18+)
A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi
#2140378 by BlackAdder


Posted by BlackAdder on Jun 2, 2024 at 3:37pm  

Looking for flash fiction stories that follow the prompt for romance or erotica.

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


Posted by Dawn Embers on May 30, 2024 at 2:07pm  

Contest is back open!

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Tales of Seduction ~  (18+)
August Prompt:
#1702029 by Purple Princess


Posted by Purple Princess on May 6, 2024 at 7:45pm  

Give me your best prompt prompted by the weekly prompt! Exclusive Prompt Me MB is awarded to the creator of the best prompt of that month's 1st Place winners.

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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


Posted by Cubby on May 5, 2024 at 11:19am  

Write the first chapter of a book, inspired by the prompt.

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Chapter One   (18+)
Write the first chapter of a book, inspired by the prompt.
#2251577 by Cubby


Posted by Cubby on May 5, 2024 at 11:13am  

May is a prompt-based short story round. Come see if it inspires!

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The Lodestar Contest  (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. May 2024 round is open, looking for short stories.
#2130938 by Satuawany


Posted by Satuawany on May 3, 2024 at 11:25am  

The Bard's Hall offers great monthly prompts to challenge your writing skills! This April's prompt is Flash Fiction with an Adventure theme. Pop on over and enter. Prizes can include Exclusive Bard Hall Merit badges and more!

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The Bard's Hall Contest  (13+)
JULY: Best of the Losers Wins!
#981150 by StephBee


Posted by StephBee on Apr 27, 2024 at 5:11pm  

April/May contest now open. See forum for prompt and word count.

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


Posted by s on Apr 23, 2024 at 7:39am  

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 Annette 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 Princess 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


Posted by Cubby on Apr 2, 2024 at 8:33am  

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- School On! Make it?


Posted by Angelica- School On! Make it? on Feb 2, 2024 at 10:02pm  

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