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1. "The Dialogue 500"  [18+]
Weekly contest: stories 500 words or less, written only in dialogue. Up to the challenge?
Posted Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:04pm by ~j 
All dialogue, no problem! This weekly contest awards 500 GPs for all eligible entries and a Merit Badge for the winning entry. Brush up your written conversation skills and earn some prizes, or come cheer on this week's entrants. New prompt is up!
2. "Show Off Your Best at the Sandbox" [ASR]
A monthly contest that focuses on Genre writing.
Posted Feb 8, 2010 @ 1:21pm by StephB 
Contest winners announced for DEC/JAN! New prompt up for FEB 2010! Hope to see you enter. Great prizes! Merit Badges for donations!
3. "Tickle My Fancy Monthly Contest" [E]
Make me laugh, warm my heart, chill my bones, make me blush.
Posted Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:36am by fancie 
February round open. ~~ 1st Place: Blue Ribbon, Merit Badge and 10,000 gps. 2nd Place: Red Ribbon and 5,000 gps. 3rd Place: 10K Yellow Ribbon and 3,000 gps. ~~ Choose from two prompts to inspire your muse. Good luck!
4. "POETRY IN RHYME - RHYTHM CONTEST-winner" [E]
A monthly contest for formal poetry in rhyme and meter.
Posted Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:10am by Dr Gupta, in USA till 28 Feb.
Win 10,000 GP. Round 53 open. Enter by 28 February 2010 your best poem. Please check rules. Rhyme and syllabic pattern must be stated. There is no prompt. A new round starts on the first of every month.
5. "The "Turn Me On!" Contest" [18+]
Who will make me the hottest? Valentine's Day Round!
Posted Feb 7, 2010 @ 7:26pm by Crys 
Special Valentine's Round is now open, and I'm NOT look for your usual love stories and poems. 
6. "The Prompted Quill" [13+]
The home of The Prompted Quill writing group and contest.
Posted Feb 7, 2010 @ 3:45pm by Autumn 
This is a monthly prompt contest. Respond to one or more of the monthly prompts. Three pieces will be nominated and those with the most votes receives 1st prize, second most votes gets 2nd prize and so on.
7. "A Flicker of Madness" [18+]
Now open! Weekly Horror flash fiction contest with a monthly grand prize winner!
Posted Feb 7, 2010 @ 8:50am by AliceNgoreland
A spinning wheel, beauty and the beast, apple, rose, small gods
8. "TLC -- Try your Luck Contest!!" [13+]
Round 9 OPEN! 3 Colored-Hearts! 3 Hidden Prompts! See if you're lucky!
Posted Feb 6, 2010 @ 11:53pm by ~mARi♥MissesNekoSoMuch~
ROUND NINE NOW OPEN!! This round will be accepting either FLASH FICTION // LYRICS // ESSAY!! Watch out for the Word/Line Limit!!
9. "Save the Prologue!" [ASR]
A contest that focuses on novel prologues: an extravaganza
Posted Feb 6, 2010 @ 1:45am by Dawn♥Embers 
Contest Extravaganza: Enter a prologue and part of the first chapter of a novel and see how well it does. Different prizes with multiple goals.
10. "What if...? " [ASR]
The contest that asks the big question - what if...?
Posted Feb 6, 2010 @ 1:42am by Dawn♥Embers
Fun prompts to choose from and great prizes. Round ends March 15th.
11. "A River of Poetry & Prose Contest" [E]
Winners posted for Round 6 contest!! Calling all Love poems for Round 7, now open!!
Posted Feb 5, 2010 @ 2:53am by River McKenna 
Poetry contest for everyone! Emotional prompts, Round 7 Open for entries...
12. "Is there gonna be a quiz?" [13+]
A new round for the month of February.
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 11:58pm by Special Kay 
Love is in the air this month and it's also the theme for round three of my quiz writing contest.
13. "KARIS'S ROMANTIC POETRY CONTEST!" [ASR]
AWARDICON OR MB FOR WINNER!THIS ROUND ENDS ON 2/14.MERIT BADGES FOR GP DONATIONS ABOVE 25K
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 8:58pm by *~Karis Jeri~*
ENTER YOUR MOST ROMANTIC POEM FOR THIS MONTH'S VALENTINE'S THEME! SHOW ME YOUR MUSHIEST, MOST ROMANTIC OR MOST EROTIC LOVE POEM!
14. "Paradise Cove Writing Challenge" [18+]
A fabulous world awaits your imagination in this monthly Romance/Erotica writing contest.
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 7:54pm by Jace-DownSick BackSoon 
ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR! Tell us how you met your spouse, your boy or girl friend, or significant other. It IS about Valentine's Day. The deadline is the 22nd. Great prizes await at the Cove.
15. "Imagination's Run Free" [E]
Do you want to win points? Write me a story that will leave me wanting more.
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 3:48pm by Shinigami
Want to win points for writing what you want? Then this is the one for you. Contest Starts Feburary 4th - March 1st.
16. "The Best of the Rest" [E]
JAN/FEB 2010 Round is OPEN for judging.
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 2:05pm by StephB
Contest Extended through February 2010! Enter your best NON Static items - Forums, Cnote collections, quizzes, polls, Raffles, Contests. Great prizes! Check out The Best of the Rest here on WDC!
17. "The Bard's Hall Contest" [13+]
Monthly writing prompts with good prizes. Feb 2010 prompt. Pop on in!
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 2:00pm by StephB
New Prompt up for FEB 2010 - write about hearts, arrows or a muse named Cupid. Great prizes! Check out the Bard's Hall!
18. "COUNTRY MUSIC LOVERS FORUM" [13+]
Come share a twang of the old guitar and enjoy some country/western memories!
Posted Feb 4, 2010 @ 5:03am by Countrymom Just Passing Thru 
NEW CONTEST OPENS 2/4/10, PICK A TITLE, WRITE AND ENTER TO WIN! REMEMBER, A POEM IS JUST A SONG WAITING TO HAPPEN! Open to all members of Writing.Com
20. "Poetry In Motion" [E]
A contest for poets, or non-poets, to challenge themselves to poetry forms.
Posted Feb 2, 2010 @ 6:41pm by Ḁshy 
One poem a week, in one of the listed forms, for ten weeks. Can you do it?
21. "Newbie Bitem Challenge - OPEN!!!" [E]
Practice creating a link using the bitem format -- Everyone wins prizes!!
Posted Feb 2, 2010 @ 2:20pm by Nicki D89 
Welcome Newbies -- practice bitem linking and receive a review...and maybe 10K in gift points!!
22. "THE SHORT, SHORT, STORY CONTEST" [E]
This contest is for authors who love to write short stories.
Posted Feb 2, 2010 @ 10:02am by Janemarie --- Mystic Moon 
NEW ROUND NOW OPEN. New prompts to choose from. Start writing now before 27th February deadline. Merit Badge and GPS to be won.
23. "Seen It before? Contest" [E]
Write something I've already seen a thousand times, but put in your own words!
Posted Feb 1, 2010 @ 8:02pm by Evil Nerd
Seen it before? Contest
24. "Stories of the Sea" [E]
A monthly contest for newly-written stories or poems about the sea.
Posted Feb 1, 2010 @ 10:35am by connieann
February round now open with a special prompt for Valentine's Day. Great prizes for sea stories and poems.
25. "Short Shots: Official Contest" [E]
Use the photo to inspire your creativity. Write a short story and win big prizes!
Posted Feb 1, 2010 @ 10:06am by Diane 
Official Writing.Com contest for February; open to all members with a Basic membership or higher. Use the photo to inspire your creativity.
26. "SENIOR CENTER FORUM" [ASR]
A Special Place for Seniors and visitors! CHECK OUT OUR CONTESTS!
Posted Feb 1, 2010 @ 5:45am by Countrymom Just Passing Thru
FEBRUARY CONTEST now open - Looking for your entries  Title Prompt: A Piece Of My Heart (Poetry only this time)
27. "IMAGINE " [ASR]
Formerly Fantastic Fantasy FIve. A contest for fantasy.
Posted Feb 1, 2010 @ 1:43am by AliceNgoreland
A metal heart, Coffee, Butterflies, Chocolate, Ferrets
28. "Make Me Laugh HOLIDAY Shorts Contest" [18+]
NEW RULES, NEW PRIZES! Valentine's Day round open until 11:59 pm on 2/14. Make me laugh!
Posted Jan 31, 2010 @ 10:39pm by Shannon 
Can you make me laugh in 1,000 words or less? This contest opens for various holidays throughout the year. The Valentine's Day round will close at 11:59 pm on 2/14/10. Big prizes offered. Come see!
29. "TRADITIONAL POETRY CONTEST" [13+]
A place for you if you like to read or write Traditional Poetry
Posted Jan 31, 2010 @ 10:51am by Monty 
63rd contest now open, closes 28February 2010. Enter your item old or new, Don't matter to me if it doesn't to you. Awardicons and Gift Points too. Open to all registered members of WDC.
30. "The Amazing 55 Word Story Contest" [ASR]
Can you tell a story in exactly 55 words? Come on in and join the fun!
Posted Jan 31, 2010 @ 9:36am by Storm 
Can you write a complete story in exactly 55 words? Try it! Weekly prizes.
31. "Blue Leaves" [13+]
Contest: We've all had the blues. Get something out of it.
Posted Jan 31, 2010 @ 1:17am by Alondra
Great writing contest.
32. "'Say It HOT' Contest..." [E]
A contest to encourage writers to own their words and move their readers by saying it HOT!
Posted Jan 30, 2010 @ 10:25pm by lana bardot
Unleash those emotions and send it my way. Let's see if you can Say It 'HOT'! New round here, new entries needed!
33. "ACRO*BATICS" [13+]
I give you an acronym; you make up what it stands for. The best entries win gift points!
Posted Jan 30, 2010 @ 6:06pm by Krakamembert 
Ooh, this round has an X! I'm hoping to read about more than xylophones.
34. "Tales of Terror" [13+]
The official contest of The Scribes, and the only open Gothic contest on WDC!
36. "48 Hour Short Story Contest" [18+]
48 hours to write a short story to a prompt. Enter to win great prizes.
Posted Jan 28, 2010 @ 10:22pm by Legerdemain 
New February round coming up! Challenge yourself and win a great prize! Check out this contest!
39. "The Writer's Cramp" [13+]
Write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less and win 10,000 GPs!
Posted Jan 23, 2010 @ 11:52am by Sophy 
What could be an easier way to win 10,000 GPs?! Just write the best story or poem in 24 hours or less - plus extra prizes for birthday week!
40. "Mystical, Mythical contest" [------]
Submit a story! All stories have a chance to win GP.
Posted Jan 23, 2010 @ 6:32am by Kyrielle
Submit a creative story with at least one mythical, mystical, or supernatural character or theme.
41. "Alice's Curiosity Shop " [13+]
A contest with prompts
Posted Jan 22, 2010 @ 2:12pm by AliceNgoreland
collection of butterflies under glass, dreamcatcher, partially filled journal, ship in a bottle, birds nest. hair comb. jar of seashells, crystal ball, collection of: plastic army men/cowboys and indians/ dinosaurs. harp
42. "SONNET AND GHAZAL CONTEST: editor's pick" [E]
A monthly contest for ghazals and Shakespearean sonnets.
Posted Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:32am by Dr Gupta, in USA till 28 Feb.
Win 5,000 GP. For 10th round, enter by 20th February a ghazal or a Shakespearean sonnet or both. Please check rules. There is no prompt. A new round starts on the 21st of every month.
43. "It's my Party . . ." [18+]
.and I'll cry if I want to.Must be 40+ years. ALL entries receive 1000 gps after judging.
Posted Jan 20, 2010 @ 8:56am by francie~40's Bday contest 
What's your best or worst birthday story? You must be 40+ years to enter. Win big! I can't wait to hear from everyone.
44. "FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST:editor's choice" [E]
A monthly contest to reward the best poem out of 5-star poems.
Posted Jan 20, 2010 @ 1:18am by Dr Gupta, in USA till 28 Feb.
Send a poem entry for the 17th round till 10th February. A new round starts on 11th of each month. The poem should have a single 5 star or an average 4.5 star rating. Prize 5000 GP.
45. "Winter Story" [E]
This contest has a lot of winners. No one will lose
Posted Jan 18, 2010 @ 5:32pm by Numb Hands
In this contest everyone is a winner. Drop by and see.
47. "Sensual Dark " [E]
A Contest for writers of Paranormal Romance!! BIG PRIZES!!!
Posted Jan 16, 2010 @ 9:14pm by Vampyfae *~Dawg Lover*~
Tell me a sensual tale with a dark, paranormal/supernatrual twist and win AMAZING PRIZES!!
48. "The Nightmare Contest - HIATUS" [E]
Can you write a horror story in 200 words or fewer?
Posted Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:52pm by Ḁshy
A weekly contest for horror writers. You only have 200 words, can you make the judges jump at the slightest sound? Rounds end on Friday at 11:59 WDC - follow the rules, scare the judges, and you'll be the winner!
49. "Angry Rant Contest's Fifth Anniversary" [XGC]
Extra prizes, plus a side contest for image-makers, to celebrate five years of the ARC.
Posted Jan 15, 2010 @ 9:46pm by Satuawany
The ARC is about to be five years old and we're celebrating with extra prizes, extra voting, and an image contest. Bring your anger, your artistic side, or your angry artistic side and join the celebration.
50. "Fishin' Inspira-shin'! (Pond Poetry)" [E]
Check out the new Holding Pond poetry contest-RND1! Bigger prizes/better prompts!
Posted Jan 15, 2010 @ 8:55am by SRoses thanks BROOKE! 
Pond Poetry is reopened as Fishin' Inspira-shin'! We have better prompts, bigger prizes ----- And YOUR entry! Stop by and check out the new look, and be inspired by the Holding Pond's new sponsored poetry contest!
51. "Young Stars Shine Your Light Contest" [E]
A CONTEST JUST FOR WRITERS EIGHTEEN YRS OLD AND UNDER! ~Current Round Judging in Progress~
Posted Jan 14, 2010 @ 7:33am by Nicki D89
We accept old and new stories under 1500 words, from WDC writers between the ages of 12 and 18. Your entry will receive multiple reviews! Great prizes!!
52. "FEEL THE RAINBOW - poetry contest" [13+]
Sick of grey days? Choose your perfect colour and share your feelings.
Posted Jan 12, 2010 @ 9:09am by sssam- now a PDG grad.
Color our worlds and paint a full rainbow of emotions!! Poetry contest for all- open until 15 FEB. Express yourself and win good prizes
53. "Saints and Sinners Erotica Contest" [XGC]
Saint's and Sinner's is BACK!.Get ready to put on your thinking Caps. ROUND 10 NOWOPEN
Posted Jan 10, 2010 @ 4:57pm by Lutzy....twospirits1soul
After a very long Hiatus Saint's and Sinner's is once again back. ROUND 10 is NOW OPEN!! New prizes, New rules, Weekly contest. Good luck to all who enter!
54. "Innocence Lost Contest" [18+]
Please check us out...contest only ran every few years...GREAT prizes!!!!
Posted Jan 9, 2010 @ 11:58pm by Creative Intuitions
Please check us out...contest only ran every few years...GREAT prizes!!!!
55. "The Resurrected Stake & Garlic Contest" [E]
A contest for people who like to write about vampires.
Posted Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:29am by Erika
Vampires, prompts, a possible 150,000 GPs in total prizes. A bi-monthly contest for vampire stories.
56. "FEBRUARY BLOGDOWN FEB. 2010" [E]
Feb. 2010 5 days of Nonstop Blogging Competition Feb. 15-19
Posted Jan 9, 2010 @ 2:41am by TEFF GONE FISHING
FantasyWrider presents intrigue. Add to favorites? Be read, comment w blog candidates, compete, excel or win. FRONTLINERS locks into popular blog topics & MORE! WOW!!
57. "FL 7-Day BLOGGING Challenge-CLOSED" [E]
Blog to Prompts 7 Days for FRONTLINERS! Win Prizes! Learn! Read! Write!
Posted Jan 9, 2010 @ 2:10am by TEFF GONE FISHING
FRONTLINERS? Friendly, addictive blog challenges tend to please via prompts, amazing prizes, research topics, daily life. OPEN to all on WC. Sign up!
BE READ!!!
59. "Defining Poetry: Contest" [13+]
Not your average poetry contest. The ultimate prize is knowledge.
Posted Jan 7, 2010 @ 11:47pm by emerin-liseli 
After a successful inaugural round, this contest is now open for a second time. Signups last until the 24th; judges also needed.
60. "OUT OF THE DEEP" [E]
A Contest for Writers of Dark Fiction. Show me your best! BIG PRIZES!!!
Posted Jan 7, 2010 @ 1:03pm by Vampyfae *~Dawg Lover*~
OPEN PROMPT contest for writers of DARK FICTION! LOTS OF BIG PRIZES AWARDED!!
61. "What Do You See?" [E]
A short story contest. Take a look behind the door! Great prizes are available!!!!!!
Posted Jan 7, 2010 @ 12:09am by Phoenix 
A short story contest with big prizes available!!! Use a picture prompt to begin a writing journey. Come on in and check it out
63. "Character Creation Contest" [13+]
Can you create an original character and bring them to life?
Posted Jan 5, 2010 @ 5:17pm by Adrianna
Creating characters is a vital part of successful story telling. Can you create an original, inspired character and bring them to life in their introduction to the world?
64. "Meeple's Fun & Games" [E]
A reoccurring activity to benefit various groups. CLOSED - Next round begins April 1st.
Posted Jan 4, 2010 @ 9:03am by Meeple 
Write a poem or short story about alphabets, letters or the game scrabble.
65. "Historia Contest" [18+]
Rewrite history; create it; retell it.
Posted Jan 3, 2010 @ 10:12pm by Croûtonium!
Using historical prompts rewrite, retell, or create history. Research is encouraged! Prompt for Round 1: Inca Empire.
66. "Prodigy: Youth Writers' Competition" [ASR]
For writers age 17 and under. 10,000 Gift Points up for grabs! Win 1000 just for entering!
Posted Jan 3, 2010 @ 9:44pm by Brandiwyn♪ 
New rules for 2010! Bigger prizes! Win GPs just for entering!
67. "Paper Doll Gang Form Poetry Contest " [13+]
Form Poetry Contest for All Members of WDC
Posted Jan 3, 2010 @ 6:00pm by ShelleyA
Welcome to My Paper Doll Gang Form Poetry Contest.
All Members of WDC are invited to participate.
Poetry Forms and Picture Prompts Change Monthly.
68. "MadApple Short Story Contest #3" [E]
Contest is closed as of 1/31. Look back for contest #4 in a few months.
Posted Jan 3, 2010 @ 3:26pm by MadApple
Enter now! 100,000GP first prize. Deadline is Jan. 31st. You can use a story you've already written. Enter ...... now!
70. "The Horror Factor Contest" [GC]
Following the Prompt(s), write a short story in either the Horror / Dark / Gothic Genres
Posted Jan 2, 2010 @ 7:50pm by EvilDawg *~`Loves Vampy`~* 
The Goal: To write a short story using the below prompt(s). The story must be in the Horror, Dark or Gothic Genres and should be intense and scary.
73. "Evil is Elegance" [18+]
Can you write a villain that chills -and- thrills?
Posted Jan 1, 2010 @ 3:37pm by silverfeathers
Round four open! Come check out the new prompt!
74. "The Balance of Chaos Contest" [GC]
Two weeks to write a story based on prompts given! Big prizes! Sign up for Round 4!
Posted Jan 1, 2010 @ 1:22pm by Mireyah Wolfe
Four prompt choices, 1 story--bad to good or good to bad, twist the story and win a prize! January Round waiting for 7 more entrants!
75. "Welcome To Nightmare Hall" [18+]
New Contest! Tell me what frightens you. Write a short story that chills. Earn prizes!.
Posted Dec 28, 2009 @ 11:58pm by jessigirl
Write a story that sends chills of terror through me..tell me your fears. Earn prizes and have fun. Deadline is 01/09/10.
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