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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  (E)
A Contest Inspired by one of four images to write the best Item for March!
#2315218 by Okay, Joey's full of Blarney


Posted by Okay, Joey's full of Blarney 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 - Irish eyes


Posted by 🍀 pwheeler - Irish eyes 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  


If you have been a member of WdC for less than a year and love to write short stories, this is the contest for you.

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A Newbie Short Story Contest  (E)
presented by The Fox's Socks//OPEN MARCH 1 - 31, 2024
#2273966 by ❄️GeminiGem🦊


Posted by ❄️GeminiGem🦊 on Mar 2, 2024 at 4:30pm  


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

FORUM
Space Wars  (13+)
There is a war going on in outer space and the aliens need your help to bring peace!
#2280815 by Angelica- Spring forwar school


Posted by Angelica- Spring forwar school 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  


FEBRUARY 2024 Veterans Contest will run from 2/01/2024 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.

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


Posted by Monty on Jan 31, 2024 at 1:00pm  


FEBRUARY Contest. Check the rules and enter: Either a Short Story (2,000 word maximum) Or Poetry (44 lines maximum) between 02/01/2024 until 02/29/2024 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 Jan 31, 2024 at 12:57pm  


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 - Night's Watch


Posted by Beacon - 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, March 2024 Theme: Beginnings
#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!

 
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 - The ALICE Protocol


Posted by Jeremy - The ALICE Protocol 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 - Open for March round!  (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  (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  


Dust off and brush up those unique How-To/Advice articles you've written to help other members navigate some aspect of Writing.Com. Submit your entries for some great prizes.

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WDC L'il Helper Contest  (E)
Submit your best How-To essay or narrative that explains a specific aspect of Writing.com.
#2308999 by Jace


Posted by Jace on Dec 15, 2023 at 2:15pm  


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 - Night's Watch


Posted by Beacon - 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!

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


Posted by Cubby~OneMoreWeekCamping!(CA) 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


Posted by Kit 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!

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


Posted by Shadow Prowler-Spreading Love 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)
MAR 2024 Contest is open! Submit your Quiz!
#1134192 by StephBee


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


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