Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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Contest Listing
Write a folksy song about this pair

Write either a folk song or a country song about the pair depicted in the picture.

Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.

A Science Fiction Thriller

This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.

Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.

Biblically Inspired VII

Write a 8-24 lined Biblically Inspired Poem. The poem must have the inspired verse(s) in the authors notes to qualify. Since this is the 7th Biblicaly Inspired contest--write a poem that includes a scriptural reference to the number seven.

Deadline: In Two Days, Oct. 7th.

Watch the world burn

This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.

Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th

My Favorite Quote

Write an essay about your favorite quote, why, and how it influence you. Use any quote you wish, be it old, contemporary, anonymous.

Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th

Sunshine Songs

Write a 1970's sunny and optimistic pop song in the style of : The Turtles, The Rascals, Three Dog Night , The Grass Roots etc.

Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th

A Princess Journey

You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.

Deadline: In Four Days, Oct 9th

Strong Woman

Write a strong character story based on the portrait shown in the announcement. To increase the challenge, certain topics are off-limits, see announcement for details.

Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th

Wonderful Friendships!

This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Friendships come in every imaginable form. Any type of Prose is acceptable.

Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th

Book of the Month

Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.

Deadline: Oct 11th

Historical Flash Fiction

Write a flash fiction story based on an American Historical Figure, first or third person. Good or bad, living or dead.

Deadline: Oct 12th

Beached

Write a story based on the artwork shown in the announcement.

Deadline: Oct 12th

We are taking this book because...

The first mate has announced that there is only room for one book in the raft, you have just a few minutes to convince your fellow would be deserted island mates that all of you would be best with this book...

Deadline: Oct 13th

A Song About Love Gone Wrong

Write a story about a fictional or factual failed romantic relationship.

Deadline: Oct 13th

Cinquain Poetry

Write an "Cinquain" poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.

Deadline: Oct 15th

Freedom

Write a poem based on the topic of "Freedom" for this poetry contest.

Deadline: Oct 15th

He's Been Watching Me All Day

Elisa is bored. She accompanied friends to Aruba, but stayed for a few extra days after they left because she doesn't want to go back to her boring life. Describe how she will have fun over the next few days.

Deadline: Oct 15th

Poem of the Month

Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.

Deadline: Oct 16th

Princess Ember

You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.

Deadline: Oct 20th

Adult Halloween Costume Party

Write a story based on an Adult Halloween costume party. It can be sensuous, flirty, erotic, or innocent. You decide. But, you must make reference to the costume in the artwork provided.

Deadline: Oct 20th

Flash Fiction

In this flash fiction contest we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500 and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is "the dance". $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.

Deadline: Oct 23rd

Strong Character

A strong character can make a story. Write a story based on the character pictured in this announcement. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.

Deadline: Oct 26th

Halloween Poetry

Write a horror or thriller poem for our Halloween poetry writing contest. We are looking for horror or thriller poetry. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them with your words for this contest. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.

Deadline: Oct 31st

Halloween Horror Story

Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this contest. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.

Deadline: Oct 31st

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