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“Short story contest (with great prizes) for LGBT characters”

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The LGBT Writing Contest - December 2024 Open in new Window. (18+)
Short story contest (with great prizes) for LGBT characters.
#1980539 by Osirantinsel Author IconMail Icon


Posted by HaveYourselfAMerryLi'lCharles Author Icon on Dec 16, 2024 at 1:55am  

December prompt: Christmas Horror - see forum for details and banned items!

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Horror Writing Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.
#2273172 by Santeven Quokklaus Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Santeven Quokklaus Author Icon on Nov 30, 2024 at 4:29pm  

The December Veterans Contest open from the 1st until noon on the 31st Enter items old or new, up to you. Win Awardicons and Merit Badges. Contests open to all registered members. Can be fact or fiction. Read all from the top.

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HONORING OUR VETERANS  Open in new Window. (ASR)
Of course there's a Veterans Day - EVERY DAY!
#423698 by Monty Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Monty Author Icon on Nov 30, 2024 at 1:19pm  

A poetry contest with a minimum line/word count, no maximum! Great prizes, no prompt, and currently accepting new or old poems.

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The Long Poetry Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
Do you like to write long poetry? Come enter this month's round! No maximum line count!
#2329179 by HaveYourselfAMerryLi'lCharles Author IconMail Icon


Posted by HaveYourselfAMerryLi'lCharles Author Icon on Oct 26, 2024 at 1:41am  

A fun Halloween prompt

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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 Oct 25, 2024 at 6:44pm  

Write a vignette. A sketch or scene, 500-750 words. Open for Sign-ups. Start December 1, 2024

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Vagrant Vignettes Open in new Window. (E)
Write a vignette. December 1st till December 31st, 2024
#2299889 by WakeUpAndLive Author IconMail Icon


Posted by WakeUpAndLive Author Icon on Oct 25, 2024 at 3:54pm  

A writing contest exploring the toughest questions. Christian moderation-all welcome.

 
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Grill a Christian Open in new Window. (13+)
A writing contest exploring life, the universe, and God. Christian moderation-all welcome.
#2327636 by LightinMind Author IconMail Icon


Posted by LightinMind Author Icon on Oct 16, 2024 at 6:49am  

Want to enter a contest but too busy to write an entire story? Look no further! Use the picture prompt and craft the most engaging opening for a story that will instantly "hook" your readers! Gift points and an exclusive contest-themed merit badge.

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


Posted by Merremy Christmas! Author Icon on Oct 5, 2024 at 4:04am  

The Science Fiction Short Contest is returning for October, with a Halloween-inspired theme. Also featured this month in the Contest Contest!

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The Science Fiction Short Story Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
A contest inspired by the serious need for more good sci-fi
#2140378 by BlackAdder Author IconMail Icon


Posted by BlackAdder Author Icon on Oct 1, 2024 at 11:13pm  

The Flash Blog Contest is designed to combine flash fiction and blogging in a unique writing activity.
Large prizes. Additional prizes may be added later.
Contest Begins: July 15, 2024 - Ends: September 15, 2024.

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The Flash Blog Contest - CLOSED Open in new Window. (E)
A contest combining flash fiction and blogging.
#2114347 by Dee Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Dee Author Icon on Jul 10, 2024 at 8:47pm  

Round 16 is in progress! There is a longer entry period to coincide with this round's theme: the Olympics! You have until mid-August to write eight (8) entries from the 16 prompts provided. Hope to see you there!

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This is for the journal keeping types that come to PLAY! New round starts July 1!
#2213121 by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author Icon on Jul 7, 2024 at 10:27am  

The 2024 round is OPEN! (It's been open since May; whoops.) Let's celebrate those longer stories with a prompt-free contest to show off your best works!

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Long, Long, Long Open in new Window. (18+)
Prompt-free contest for stories of the lengthier variety. New round May 2024!
#1782293 by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Elisa: Snowman Stik Author Icon on Jul 7, 2024 at 10:25am  

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