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Advice from a well known friend
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Not Displayed
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Writing
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13 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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25.00 member dollars
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Bar62
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Today!
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Political Soapbox
Short Script club call for brief scripts on any current political/social issue.
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4.00 member dollars
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Script
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Not Displayed
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Commentary and Philosophy
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5 of 12
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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28.00 member dollars
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Katya
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Today!
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Share Your Story
 A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. But you can write about life with the option to create and fabricate and to make sense of a life, or part of that life. Write a piece of your life!
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None
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Non-Fiction
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Displayed
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Spiritual
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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Tomorrow
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Write a Crown of Heroic Sonnets
Refer to the contest announcement for the form description and example.
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25.00 member dollars
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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12 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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150.00 member dollars
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ytbard
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2 days
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Soulbound
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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Romance
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8 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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50.00 member dollars
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beizanten
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2 days
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The Men (or women) who love me
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Non-Fiction
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Not Displayed
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Biographical
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13 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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25.00 member dollars
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jusylee72
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3 days
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COFFEE romance
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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Romance
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14 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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20.00 member dollars
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beizanten
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3 days
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Hawaii getaway
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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4.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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General
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14 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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16.00 member dollars
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beizanten
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3 days
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Narnia
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Fan Fiction
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Not Displayed
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General
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17 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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5.00 member dollars
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beizanten
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4 days
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Four Line Poem
Write a four line poem that has a specific syllable count. The first line has 1 syllable, the second line has 5 syllables, the third line has 5 syllables, and the last line 9 syllables. The subject can be anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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4 days
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Dating romance
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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Romance
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14 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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20.00 member dollars
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beizanten
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4 days
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Reverse Poetry
Write a Reverse poem for this contest. To create your own reverse poem, think of a concept that has opposing viewpoints or emotions.
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5.00 member dollars
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Poetry
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Not Displayed
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General
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16 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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10.00 member dollars
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BermyBye50
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5 days
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This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I had my chance.
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None
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Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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7 days
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Objects of Desire
Up for a truly blind challenge? Reserve a spot on this competition then PM the competition organiser who will give you your object of desire. Craft your story around that object. The object must play an intrinsic part in the tale. Prose Fiction only. Minimum 1000 words.
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5.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Not Displayed
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General
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3 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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75.00 member dollars
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giraffmang
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7 days
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Horror Story Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest.
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None
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Fiction
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Displayed
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Horror and Thriller
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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8 days
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A Disappearance
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. A disappearance - something in your life that disappeared - a child, a letter, a piece of jewelry, etc
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3.00 member dollars
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Non-Fiction
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Not Displayed
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Essay
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8 of 12
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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12.00 member dollars
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dovemarie
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8 days
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Footprints
Write one chapter in a seven chapter book (no limit on length of chapter; however, it must be no shorter then 500 words. No sexual content, please.).
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15.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Displayed
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Fantasy
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5 of 7
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Fully Eligible
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Reviewers Only
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30.00 member dollars
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cupa tea
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10 days
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Free Verse Poetry Contest
Write a free verse poem. This is a method of writing poetry that does not follow any structure or style. See an example and details in the announcement.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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12 days
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Dialogue Only Writing Contest
 Write a story using only dialogue.
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None
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Science Fiction
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Displayed
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Fantasy
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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15 days
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My Great Story-- Why it Should Win
Write your best story and then proceed to tell us WHY it should win this contest. Tell us all the brilliant aspects about your story. You may also tell us wonderful things about yourself personally.
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5.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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13 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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25.00 member dollars
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michaelcahill
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16 days
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5-7-5 Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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19 days
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Me
Tell a story about you. Could be from the past, present or future. Could be real or fiction. Describe who you are a story that has define you. Be creative, just make sure you are talking about you.
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3.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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General
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17 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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3.00 member dollars
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kingpin.101
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19 days
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My First Win!
This is a contest for members who have not previously won. Previous winners are not eligible. Write your best poem in any style or length.
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5.00 member dollars
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Poetry
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Not Displayed
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General
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18 of 18
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Non Winners Only
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Premier Members
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None
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michaelcahill
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20 days
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Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Write a flash fiction story that takes place during a hot summer night.
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None
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Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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23 days
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Write a Shakespearean Sonnet
Write a Shakesperean sonnet in iambic pentameter with a rhyme scheme of: abab cdcd efef gg. This is sponsored by the Free Versers Club to put to rest the myth that free versers can't write a sonnet.
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5.00 member dollars
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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16 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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10.00 member dollars
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michaelcahill
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23 days
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Faith Poetry Contest
The theme for this poetry contest is "faith". We are looking for poems that in some way pertain to this theme. It doesn't matter if it's spiritual, political, intellectual or emotional as long as faith is clearly represented.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Spiritual
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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25 days
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Beyond The Comfort Zone
Up for another 'blind' challenge? Reserve a spot in the competition, then PM the organiser who will give you a broad character, a scenario or an object, and a genre or style to pen your work in. Step outside the box and beyond your comfort zone...
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5.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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16 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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10.00 member dollars
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giraffmang
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27 days
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Dr. Terry Fying's Crumbling Crypt V
Using a late-nite horror host of your own creation, introduce your tale of terror to your prospective audience. Much like those Creature Feature shows that were so popular in the 60's and 70's.
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5.00 member dollars
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Fiction
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Displayed
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Horror and Thriller
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15 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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15.00 member dollars
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Dean Kuch
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28 days
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True Story Contest
Share a memory from your life. Share a moment, an object, a feeling, etc. This does not have to be a profound memory, but should allow readers insight into your feelings, observations and/or thoughts.
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None
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Non-Fiction
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Displayed
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Fantasy
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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29 days
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I Imagine
Write a poem that begins with the words "I Imagine"
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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31 days
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Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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35 days
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5 Line Poem
Write a five-lined poem that has a specific syllable count to enter this contest.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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40 days
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Lune Poetry Contest
A Lune poem is a short and fun poetry form with only three lines. View the contest announcement for an example.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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44 days
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100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses around 100 words.
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None
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Flash Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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45 days
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Rhyming Poem
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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47 days
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5-7-5 Poetry Writing
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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52 days
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Share A Story In A Poem
In this contest you are challenged to write a poem that tells a story and also rhymes. We've included examples of this type of poetry storytelling in the announcement.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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57 days
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Sonnet Poetry Contest
 Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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62 days
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Haiku Poetry Contest
 For this contest you are challenged to write a Haiku poem. Haiku is a form of poetry that only uses three lines. Can you paint a mental image using only three lines?
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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67 days
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Halloween romance
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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Romance
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18 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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None
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beizanten
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68 days
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Romantic Getaway
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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5.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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Romance
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18 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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None
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beizanten
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68 days
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3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has three lines and a syllable count of either 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. The poem must address a loved one.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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71 days
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My Home Town
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Write about the history surrounding your town/city. Include historical notes.
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4.00 member dollars
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Non-Fiction
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Displayed
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Biographical
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18 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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None
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Aussie
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72 days
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Love Poem Poetry Contest
 Write a love poem. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be a humorous or a serious love poem. The choice is yours.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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72 days
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Six Word Poetry Contest
Write a poem using only six words.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Nature
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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73 days
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75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 75 words.
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None
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Flash Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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74 days
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Non-Fiction Writing Contest
 We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed.
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None
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Non-Fiction
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Displayed
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Spiritual
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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78 days
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Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nine line poem for this poetry contest. But you must count syllables. The first line of your poem will have 9 syllables. The second line has 8 syllables and the 7th line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable. This contest has a cash prize.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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81 days
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Acrostic Poetry Contest
 Write an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. View an example in the announcement.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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85 days
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Dribble Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 50 words.
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None
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Flash Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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89 days
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20 Syllable Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. The poem should have exactly 20 syllables. You can structure it anyway you choose and choose the word count. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 20 syllables total.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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93 days
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Rhyming Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any type that has a rhyme.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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96 days
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Snorkeling
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
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4.00 member dollars
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Not Specific
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Not Displayed
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General
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18 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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None
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beizanten
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99 days
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5-7-5 Poetry
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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101 days
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Romance Writing Contest
Write a story the brings two people together, two people who don't necessarily realize that they belong together but the audience is rooting for them.
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None
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Science Fiction
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Displayed
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Fantasy
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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104 days
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ABC Poetry Contest
 For this contest you are challenged to write a ABC poem. ABC poetry has five lines and often is used to express feelings. See the announcement for an example.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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107 days
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Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words.
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None
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Flash Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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111 days
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Cinquain Poetry
Write an "Cinquain" poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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115 days
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3 Line Poetry Contest
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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119 days
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Loop Poetry Contest
A fun poetry type that requires you to use the last word of each sentence as the starting word of the next sentence.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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123 days
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One Line Poem
Write a monostich poem which is a poem that is only one line.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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127 days
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150 Words Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses 150 words.
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None
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Flash Fiction
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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132 days
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2-4-2 Poetry
Write a 2-4-2 syllable poem. It has three lines. The first line has 2 syllables, the second line has 4 syllables and the last line 2 syllables. The subject can be anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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138 days
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5-7-5 Poetry Contest
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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Romance
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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143 days
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Minute
Write a Minute poem for this contest. A fun poem to write. It follows the "8,4,4,4" syllable count structure.
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None
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Poetry
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Displayed
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General
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No Limit
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Fully Eligible
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See Announcement
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$100 Visa Gift Card
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FanStory
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145 days
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Up For ReviewStand Out WritingAdditional Reading
