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My Faith Poetry
Share a poem that is about your faith or how faith has impacted your life.
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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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3 days
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My Best High School Memory
What is your best memory from high school?
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4.00 member dollars
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Non-Fiction
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Not Displayed
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Biographical
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10 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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32.00 member dollars
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Terry Broxson
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5 days
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If I Were in Charge of the World
This is a topic-based contest. If I were in Charge of the World, how would I solve the world's problems? Write a story based on the topic provided in 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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Commentary and Philosophy
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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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jake cosmos aller
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6 days
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Free Verse Poem
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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6 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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7 days
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Focus on the Family
New contest series!
EPISODE 1: Chucky goes on a pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood. Prose or script, 200-2000 words. See contest details for more...
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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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16 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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8.00 member dollars
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HarambeForPresident
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9 days
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Elvis
Remembering Elvis, the king of rock and roll. Write a poem or prose that references Elvis.
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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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Terry Broxson
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12 days
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Take A Photo Poetry
Go out for a walk and take a camera, smartphone or tablet with you. Snap a picture of something interesting and write a poem about it when you get home. Post the photo along with the poem.
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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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12 days
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School of Hard Knocks
Write a true story (300-750 words) about something you have learnt by living (outside of the classroom context). Detail the event and describe the consequences on your life. Above all enjoy writing.
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4.00 member dollars
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Non-Fiction
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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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Katherine M. Kean
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14 days
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80 Word Flash Fiction
Write a story on any topic that uses exactly 80 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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17 days
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If You Were An Artist...
You are challenged to write a poem or short story (500 words or less) that somehow incorporates an art form that you would participate in if you could.
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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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9 of 18
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Fully Eligible
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Premier Members
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36.00 member dollars
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Tom Horonzy
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22 days
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20 Syllable Poem
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables. Any format.
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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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22 days
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Share Your Story
 A memoir gives us the ability to write about our life. You can make sense of a life or part of that 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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27 days
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3-6-9 Poem
 This poem has three stanzas. Each stanza has three lines that follows the 3-6-9 syllable count. The first line has 3 syllables, the second line has 6 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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32 days
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A First Book Chapter
For this contest share the first chapter of your novel.
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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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35 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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40 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 nine syllables. The second line has eight syllables and the third line has seven. This continues until your final line which has one syllable.
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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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46 days
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Science Fiction Writing
Write a science fiction story.
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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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47 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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52 days
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This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I'm glad you made it.
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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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56 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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58 days
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Newbie Flash Fiction
For our New Arrival contest we challenge you to write a story that uses exactly 100 words. Title does not count towards the word count. Write about anything with 100 words.
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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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60 days
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Free Form 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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62 days
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5-7-5 Poetry Contest
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should have only 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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67 days
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Horror 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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69 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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73 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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79 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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85 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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89 days
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Minute Poetry Contest
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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95 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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99 days
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Western Writing Contest
Write a western story.
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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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102 days
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Two Line Poem
Write an essence poem. This is a poem of two lines with six syllables per line, each containing an internal rhyme and an ending rhyme. 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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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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108 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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113 days
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Faith Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story that somehow incorporates your faith or thoughts about how faith guides us in our daily life.
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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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115 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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118 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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125 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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134 days
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15 Syllable Poem
For this contest you are to write a short poem. The poem should have exactly 15 syllables. You can structure it anyway you choose. But the total syllable count for the completed poem must have exactly 15 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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136 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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139 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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141 days
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100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 100 words.
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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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142 days
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Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a five line poem that follows 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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144 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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151 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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155 days
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Temptation Poetry Contest
Write a poem of any style or length that deals with any aspect of the topic temptation.
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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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159 days
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Alone Writing Contest
Write a story where the main character is alone.
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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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163 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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169 days
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Children's Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem that brings a smile to a child?
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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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172 days
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True Story Flash
Write a non-fiction story on any topic that uses exactly 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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177 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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179 days
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Write A Script
A screenplay can bring a scene alive with just a little direction and words. Now is your chance to write your own script.
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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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182 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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189 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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193 days
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Dear God
Write to God expressing your most pressing concerns and/or questions believing with all your heart and soul, that He will receive, read and answer you.
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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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196 days
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Write A Rant
Got something that bugs you? It is your turn to rant!
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None
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Not Specific
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Displayed
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Commentary and Philosophy
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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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201 days
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6 Word Poetry
Write a poem with only 6 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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203 days
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Cinquain Poetry
A cinquain poem is a five line 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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208 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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214 days
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No Rules Poetry Contest
No rules! Write any type of poem from rhyming to free form. You decide how to write your 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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219 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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221 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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226 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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229 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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233 days
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Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a science fiction or fantasy story.
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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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236 days
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Haiku
Can you write a poem with only three lines?
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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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239 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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244 days
|
8 Words or Less Poem
Write a poem with eight words or less. Your poem must be concise and have impact. Can you do it?
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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
|
250 days
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Haiku Poetry Contest
Write a 5-7-5 poem for this contest for new members to the site. A 5-7-5 poem is a three line poem. The first line has five syllables. The second line has seven. The third line has five again.
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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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255 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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260 days
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Betrayal Poetry Contest
Write a poem in any form or style with betrayal as the central theme.
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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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264 days
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Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a fantasy story.
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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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267 days
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