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1. "Twofer- A Contest  [18+]   
  Monthly Contest for poems and stories (with a twist). JUNE ROUND OPEN.
Posted Jun 18, 2013 @ 11:54am by Jack- Join my contest
You like prompts? This is for you! You don't? This is for you too! Write twice in a month (only), once prompt-based, once your own topic!


2. "***5x Pot*** ACRO*BATICS  [13+]   
  I supply an acronym; you make up what it stands for. My favorite entries win gift points!
Posted Jun 15, 2013 @ 3:00pm by Davy Kraken
You could win up to 75,000 GPs for writing 15 words by noon on June 28. Wait, why are you still reading this? Get started!


3. "Song Title Stories Contest  [ASR]   
  Write a story from a song title prompt!
Posted Jun 15, 2013 @ 12:03am by Nikola
Only two entries last month! Round continued!


4. "Bird's-Eye View Contest  [13+]   
  Descriptive Writing Contest
Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 8:28pm by Kathleen ~Happy Father's D
How do you view a picture? Do you observe with the right or left side of your brain? This contest encourages entries from the 'right' or 'write' side of your cerebrum.

Take a peek at the picture posted and see which side of your cranium prevails!


5. "Word Fair  [E]   
  Playing with words--quite literally (monthly contest)
Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 3:12pm by Mariah turned 4! :)
Come share a favorite word in the June round of the Word Fair!


6. "The Lair  [E]   
  Weekly mythical creatures writing contest.
Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 6:51am by Elle - charity fundraiser
Weekly mythical creatures writing contest, with a different mythical creature featured each week. A mythology merit badge is up for grabs every week. No entry fee - open to everyone!


7. "Preview Party & Fundraising Event  [E]   
  A place for discussion on poetry, reviews, contests, etc.
Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 5:42am by Aqua_Mantis~3rd Place 1908150!
Submit your poems, each with a fee of 250 gps and get a chance to win a ribbon!


8. "Original Character Tournament  [13+]   
  Authors face off against each other and their characters! Round 2 voting in progress.
Posted Jun 10, 2013 @ 5:55am by Novalyyn
Check out the round 2 entries and vote for your favorite!


9. "Summer Romance Contest OPEN  [13+]   
  Romance starts June 15th through to July 31st.
Posted Jun 10, 2013 @ 5:21am by Bonnie♡PDGReview Academy
Round four begins 15 June.


10. "150 Word Wonder Contest  [13+]   
  Can you write a story in only 150 words?
Posted Jun 8, 2013 @ 6:42am by Jreese
Developing a story in 150 words or less can be challenging when there is a quota. Write me a story and win...


11. "Romantic Short Story Contest  [18+]   
  Unbelievable prizes and gift points to the winners.
Posted Jun 7, 2013 @ 5:36pm by Giselle
Round 5 has started and goes through June 30th with the prompt: Traveling. Write up to 2000 words. Possibly win a merit badge plus gift points.


12. "The Lighthouse Poetry Contests  [E]   
  Contests with a Christian theme
Posted Jun 6, 2013 @ 4:15pm by Quihadi (1 John 1:9-10)
Read the prompt "How the Holy Spirit can be hurt" listed below the rules.


13. "FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST:editor's choice  [E]   
  A monthly contest to reward the best poem out of 5-star poems.
Posted Jun 5, 2013 @ 9:31pm by Dr M C Gupta
Earn 10,000 GP. Send your best poem for the June round. Please follow rules.


14. "Paradise Cove Writing Challenge  [18+]   
  A romance/erotica contest from The Talent Pond.
Posted Jun 3, 2013 @ 5:55pm by Jace
Using a romantic Quote Prompt, pen a tale about a couple's first date. The deadline is June 26th. Great prizes; open to all.


15. "Shadows and Light Poetry Contest  [E]   
  Do you love the challenge and creativity of free form poetry? This contest is for you.
Posted Jun 3, 2013 @ 3:02pm by Angels in my ear has a contest
A monthly free verse poetry contest with no required theme or prompt.


16. "Spaceships & Dragons  [13+]   
  A weekly Science Fiction & Fantasy flash fiction contest where the winner receives a MB.
Posted Jun 2, 2013 @ 10:11pm by Oceanborne~Camp NaNo!
Bring me your spacecraft, your dragons, your tales of valor and exploration- just keep them five hundred words or less in length.


17. "Words of Wisdom Writing Contest.  [ASR]   
  Words of Wisdom Short Stories and Poetry Contest.
Posted Jun 2, 2013 @ 2:35pm by inkwell
Words of Wisdom writing contest.


18. "SENIOR CENTER FORUM  [ASR]   
  A Special Place for Seniors and visitors! CHECK OUT OUR CONTESTS!
Posted Jun 2, 2013 @ 7:05am by COUNTRYMOM JUST PASSING THRU
The Senior Center Forum's June Contest is open and waiting for your entries - Word prompt for June is "Inspiration" Become Inspired, enter for a chance to win a Merit Badge or Awardicon & Gift Points! Open to all members of Writing.com


19. "HONORING OUR VETERANS  [ASR]   
  Of course there's a Veterans Day - EVERY DAY!
Posted Jun 2, 2013 @ 4:20am by COUNTRYMOM JUST PASSING THRU
June contest for Honoring Our Veterans is open and waiting for your entry...Poetry or short story, old or new, Enter for a chance to win, Open to all members of Writing.Com


20. "Poetic Journeys  [13+]   
  A weekly, nature-themed poetry contest where entries follow a given form.
Posted Jun 1, 2013 @ 11:57pm by Oceanborne~Camp NaNo!
A new poetry contest for those who don't like to wait a month for results.


21. "Dare To Twist Reality Contest  [E]   
  Let's see if you have what it takes!
Posted Jun 1, 2013 @ 6:50pm by Bossy Blue Witch
Brand new contest with great prizes! The contest rounds alternate between poetry and short stories so make sure to check often by becoming a fan of the page! Let's see what you can bring to the table! Good luck!


22. "I'll Give You a Sentence Contest  [ASR]   
  I'll give you a starter sentence, you give me a story!
Posted Jun 1, 2013 @ 10:36am by Nikola
June's prompt is up!


23. "Journey Through Genres: Official WDC Contest  [E]   
  Write a genre-inspired poem to win big prizes!
Posted Jun 1, 2013 @ 8:57am by Diane
This is a poetry round with a focus on the satire genre. Deadline is June 30th.


24. "Supernatural Writing Contest  [13+]   
  No prompt! New round! Old or new pieces accepted!
Posted May 31, 2013 @ 10:32am by Carmela ~ Back Early!
Come and see if you've got what it takes!


25. "Words with Wings  [ASR]   
  A fortnightly contest for Children/YA stories and poems for people of all ages.
Posted May 30, 2013 @ 12:27am by LostGhost~1st Contest(1935653)
Pen down a tale or a poem for children and young adults. First round starts on June 1. My first contest.


26. "Flapdoodle Flash Fiction Contest  [ASR]   
  Flapdoodle = Nonsense.
Posted May 29, 2013 @ 12:31pm by mblank
A brand new contest! Come join the first round!


27. "The Bard's Hall Contest  [13+]   
  JUN 2013 Round is now OPEN for judging. Share your Blogs & Journals with us this month!
Posted May 28, 2013 @ 3:41pm by StephB 2013 Busy Bee
The Bard's Hall is celebrating 8 years! The JUNE prompt is now OPEN. We want to see your blogs & journals. Great prizes. Stop on by if you have a moment.


28. "The Short Story.  [18+]   
  Short story contest. Now open!
Posted May 28, 2013 @ 3:37am by jannie: new Short Story prompt
Write a 500 to 5000 word short story based on the given prompt and aim to win. Focus will be on your creativity and writing style.


29. "I Write in June-July-August  [ASR]   
  Combat summer writing slouch by participating in this forum once a week.
Posted May 26, 2013 @ 3:09pm by Giselle
This contest challenges you to write and review at least once a week for the three funnest months of the year. During June, July, and August, you are asked to enter at least one contest and review one fellow writer who participates in this contest.


30. "Parenting Short Story Contest  [ASR]   
  Parenting is the funnest job ever! Or not? You tell me!
Posted May 26, 2013 @ 3:07pm by Giselle
Do you have a story about your child or children that you would love to share with the world? Is there an extraordinary event that needs to be written down? Here's your moment to shine with that tale. Fiction and non-fiction are welcomed.


31. "The Weekly Quickie Contest  [18+]   
  Can you excite in 869 words? Round 69 Due: June 23 Prompt: Night at the Ballet Judge: Penn
Posted May 25, 2013 @ 8:37pm by Dawn☆Embers Edits
A weekly erotica contest with varied prompts and judges. A fun challenge for those who dare to take it.


32. "Charles' Monthly Poetry Contest  [18+]   
  Calling all poets! Now open for June! **PROMPT-THEMED**
Posted May 24, 2013 @ 10:49pm by Charles ~ Take it Slow
Hey, poets! Come and enter this contest! The prompt for this month is FEAR!


33. "The Mad Dash Contest  [E]   
  A contest where the winner wins an upgraded membership.
Posted May 22, 2013 @ 3:34pm by Summer Lovin Taryn
Brand new contest. Winner wins an upgraded membership for six months. Contest benefits RAOK and the WDC Power Reviewers group. First race begins June 9...check it out!


34. "The Holiday Contest  [ASR]   
  Holiday themed contest - submit your poems and short stories to win!! :)
Posted May 17, 2013 @ 8:12am by Jellyfish
Submit your holiday themed poems and short stories to win great prizes in this bi - monthly contest. Round ends 31.05.2013 and new round begins 01.06.2013 - have you got a holiday you could write about or something already in your port?! Post it here!


35. "TRADITIONAL POETRY GROUP  [13+]   
  A place for lovers of TRADITIONAL POETRY.
Posted May 16, 2013 @ 11:03pm by Monty getin better
One hundred and third Contest Now open to all Registered Members.Closes on 18 June Just gotta rhyme Your item old or new, as always that's up to you. Gift Points and Awardicons too. Enter for a chance to win. Read the simple rules.


36. "Troublesome Musings  [18+]   
  Free your words. Be handsomely rewarded. New round now open!
Posted May 15, 2013 @ 12:08am by Elisa the Running Stik
The 2013 Round is now open! Bring on your complex, provocative and outright jaw dropping pieces!


37. "The Christian Writing Contest  [E]   
  Enter today! Monthly Prompts! Monthly Prizes!
Posted May 14, 2013 @ 11:14pm by ruwth
May 2013 PROMPT: Write about a verse (other than John 3:16) that has significantly impacted your life. Enter today!


38. "Kittiara's Writing Contest  [E]   
  Short story and poetry contest, with a theme!
Posted May 13, 2013 @ 8:46pm by Kittiara
Round 14 is now open! Current theme - Mystery. Prizes include Awardicons and Gift Points, both for the winners and a group/cause/charity of their choice.


39. "100 Words of Horror  [18+]   
  A Horror Contest Using only 100 Words.
Posted May 12, 2013 @ 2:52pm by Jezri
A weekly contest with a photo prompt. Write 100 words based on a photo and win gift points. Every 6 weeks a merit badge is awarded to one winner.


40. "Interview with a cheetah!  [E]   
  Get your one chance to ask a real cheetah any question you have ever wanted to ask!
Posted May 10, 2013 @ 8:14am by Natechia - NaNoWri 2013
This is your one chance to ask a real life cheetah a question and help me save my memebership. Go WILD with imagination and see how original you can get when interviewing a cheetah.


41. "Character Gauntlet  [13+]   
  Currently Closed!
Posted May 7, 2013 @ 1:11pm by ♥ Mynt ♥
Are you ready to run the gauntlet with us? Bring your best character, or a character that needs a little toughening up and prepare for fifteen day, seat of your pants adventure! A character sketch challenge.


42. "The Writer's Cramp  [13+]   
  Write the best story/poem to a prompt in 24 hours or less and win 10,000 GPs!
Posted May 7, 2013 @ 12:25pm by Diane
New prompt posted every day. Enter your story or poem for a chance to win 10,000 gift points.


43. "Devil's Delight's Darkest Demons Contest  [13+]   
  CONTEST CLOSED UNTIL END AUGUST. Bi-monthly Contest - Horror/Dark with prompts
Posted May 6, 2013 @ 6:53am by Devil's Delight - Cherry
This is now a Bi-Monthly Horror Contest - people seem to prefer more time to find their demons.
New Round, new word count, new prompt.

Reviews for all entries.



44. "***The Virtues of Poetry Contest***  [E]   
  A Poetry Contest With A Virtuous Theme
Posted May 4, 2013 @ 8:52am by blainecindy-Hiatus til 09/01
ATTENTION: Poets Everywhere! We have the poetry contest you've been asking for.Thanks to generous donors, we have the funds for the prizes. Come see what the virtue is this month. Are you virtuous enough to enter this contest? New round now open for May.


45. "The Inbetweenie Contest  [13+]   
  For anyone who finds themselves between the last thing they did, and the next thing to do?
Posted May 3, 2013 @ 5:28pm by Ĥans Ŝumman
There's no excuse for finding yourself in an inbetweenie moment because we've got Round 4A and Round 5 running, and we've just introduced Round 6 (which looks like a good one!). So come on in, it only takes a minute or two.


46. "The 20k Contest  [13+]   
  Click to find out more. Six weeks remain!
Posted May 1, 2013 @ 2:32am by jannie: new Short Story prompt
Need a writing challenge to test your stamina? Sign up to compete now. Novella entries must be received by July 22nd.


47. "The Humorous Poetry Contest  [18+]   
  Enter a funny poem today!
Posted Apr 26, 2013 @ 8:10pm by Lornda
Round 7 now open! Deadline: July 2nd.


48. "Newbies ONLY Short Story & Poem Contest  [13+]   
  Open for June submissions.
Posted Apr 20, 2013 @ 12:06pm by Sisco ~ Loves W.Com!
Open to all members registered with W.Com for 6 months or less. (Est. Date on your suitcase). NEWBIES - What are you waiting for? Enter your first contest on W.Com. Short Stories and Poetry. Check out the prizes, and it's FREE to enter!


49. "Boy Have I Got A Story For You!  [E]   
  Open contest for short stories of all kinds
Posted Apr 19, 2013 @ 1:32pm by Suze 1000+ reviews given
Open contest for SHORT STORIES of all kinds, NO PROMPTS, just what you want to write about; drama, mystery, adventure....there's still time to enter!


50. "Sensual Moments, Vol. 4  [18+]   
   Erotica contest great prizes talented writers chance for publication.
Posted Apr 16, 2013 @ 11:04am by SinfulAngel39
Come one come all into the world of Sensual Prose. We have a fun yet challenging contest for well versed writers in the art of weaving a tale of erotic encounters. Even those dabbling in erotica can drop off a story for review and advice. Good luck.


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