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Round Four of the final six rounds is open, and now the prizes increase if there are more than six entries. October's prompt lets you make your story scary if you're into spooky season, but will work for any genre if that's not your jam.

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The Lodestar Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Looking for a guiding light. Monthly short story rounds from July through December.
#2130938 by Satuawany Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Satuawany Author Icon on Oct 1, 2025 at 2:38pm  

Horror writing contest for October. Video prompt 500-2000 words.

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Horror Writing Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
#2273172 by Killer Quokka of County K🤦 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Killer Quokka of County K🤦 Author Icon on Oct 1, 2025 at 4:40am  

The Grim Reaper Contest is now open! Come on in and entry!

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The Grim Reaper Contest  Open in new Window. (13+)
The Grim Reaper Contest is now open! Come on in and entry!
#2046245 by Frighten Ðead the Witch Warp Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Frighten Ðead the Witch Warp Author Icon on Oct 1, 2025 at 12:09am  

Sign-ups close at midnight the night/morning of Oct. 3/4. Join us!

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October Novel Prep Contest Rounds Open in new Window. (E)
Four competitive novel prep assignments accompanying the October Novel Prep Challenge
#2134154 by Battywyn🎶Prep! Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Battywyn🎶Prep! Author Icon on Sep 30, 2025 at 8:56pm  

Open for September and will be closed until Spring of 2026. No maximum line count, but there is a minimum. Exclusive MBs and awardicons for winners, and an exclusive MB to anyone who submits a newly written poem for the contest.

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The Long Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Closed for now
#2329179 by Charles's Cauldron 🎃 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Charles's Cauldron 🎃 Author Icon on Sep 8, 2025 at 5:26pm  

A great contest to hone your dialogue skills.

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The Dialogue 500 Open in new Window. (18+)
Dialogues of 500 words or less.
#941862 by W.D.Wilcox Author IconMail Icon


Posted by W.D.Wilcox Author Icon on Sep 6, 2025 at 5:27pm  

Do you have what it takes to write "Bite" sized poetry of 8 lines or less? If so, take the challenge!


 
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Bite Size Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Just one small sweet bite of poetry is all I need.
#1559317 by Taizia Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Taizia Author Icon on Sep 6, 2025 at 12:52am  

Ten Minute Misconduct. Don't spend time in the box!

 Ten Minute Misconduct Contest Open in new Window. (E)
A contest for short stories of any length, but hurry and get your submission posted!
#2107428 by T.S. Garp Author IconMail Icon


Posted by T.S. Garp Author Icon on Aug 31, 2025 at 10:32pm  

Balloons burst into cakes. What happens next? Birthday round. A month in length.

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Space Wars Open in new Window. (13+)
There is a war going on in outer space and the aliens need your help to bring peace!
#2280815 by Munchomonster- Octoprep Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Munchomonster- Octoprep Author Icon on Aug 30, 2025 at 8:02pm  

Opens September 1 and has 25 prompts to choose from. WDC Birthday Contest.

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WDC Birthday Contest Open in new Window. (ASR)
Ended. Judging progress started.
#2343349 by Munchomonster- Octoprep Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Munchomonster- Octoprep Author Icon on Aug 28, 2025 at 5:52am  

A new picture prompt is provided every month. Use it as inspiration for a story idea and provide the opening line of that story; a first sentence to "hook" your audience into wanting to read the rest of the tale. Exclusive MB and gift points!

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Hook of the Book Open in new Window. (18+)
Can you write the most engaging opening sentence for a story? Round 26 Open!
#2293351 by Jeremummy Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Jeremummy Author Icon on Aug 10, 2025 at 8:34pm  

A longer story contest that allows any genres but this round we are looking for dystopian world entries.

What if...? story contest ~ Judging! Open in new Window. (13+)
The contest that asks the big question - what if...? August 2025: Dystopian prompts
#1511228 by Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Dawn Embers Author Icon on Aug 1, 2025 at 10:03am  

Easy-peasy! Create an intriguing prompt by including the weekly posted word(s).

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The Prompt Me Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Weekly winners will have a chance to win the monthly MB give-away!
#2000519 by 🦉 Owl-oween Author IconMail Icon


Posted by 🦉 Owl-oween Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:23pm  

A contest for writers who enjoy writing for kids!

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Writing 4 Kids Open in new Window. (E)
If you like writing stories and/or poems for kids, this is the contest for you!
#1999597 by 🦉 Owl-oween Author IconMail Icon


Posted by 🦉 Owl-oween Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:20pm  

Write a first chapter inspired by the image. No word limit; short chapters welcome, as well as long.

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Chapter One Open in new Window. (18+)
Write the first chapter of a book, inspired by the prompt.
#2251577 by 🦉 Owl-oween Author IconMail Icon


Posted by 🦉 Owl-oween Author Icon on Jun 30, 2025 at 2:17pm  

The June/July round focuses on architecture! Any and all sorts of entries in response are welcome!

Journalistic Intentions Open in new Window. (18+)
This is for the journal keeping types that come to PLAY! New round starts June15!
#2213121 by Stik to My Own Beat Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Stik to My Own Beat Author Icon on Jun 23, 2025 at 8:35am  

Starting stories

 
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Starting Stories Open in new Window. (13+)
A new contest I made. Using story starters to write stories.
#2329470 by MayDay Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Haunted Sox Author Icon on Jun 16, 2025 at 7:44pm  

I'm opening a new MONTHLY SHORT STORY contest. Hope to see you come and play or just leave some reviews for our contestants!

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The Adam West Conspiracy Open in new Window. (13+)
Short Story Contest
#2339870 by Jeffrey Meyer Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Jeffrey Meyer Author Icon on May 8, 2025 at 2:17pm  

The May 2025 round is open! This is an opportunity to show off those longer short stories and novelettes/novellas.

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Long, Long, Long Open in new Window. (18+)
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2025!
#1782293 by Stik to My Own Beat Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Stik to My Own Beat Author Icon on May 5, 2025 at 11:42am  

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of existence—God, life, the universe, and everything in between? Whether you follow a religion or none at all, this contest is your space to explore the most profound and meaningful questions we face as human beings.

 
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Grill a Christian Open in new Window. (13+)
Transsexuality- Good, Bad, Mad or just Sad?
#2327636 by LightinMind Author IconMail Icon


Posted by LightinMind Author Icon on Apr 17, 2025 at 3:24am  

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