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Welcome back to the January 2026 version of the Science Fiction Short Story Contest! This month's prompt: Lost and Found

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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 Jan 2, 2026 at 12:52pm  

Write a HORROR story.
Prompt is simple (one word) and it and the banned items are in the forum. Give it a go!
I will say, though, I am now having to use my time better, so if this does not prove popular, it is ear-marked to be dropped.
Sorry.

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


Posted by S🤦‍♂️ Author Icon on Jan 1, 2026 at 9:15pm  

BlackAdder's Cantina Space Opera Contest

 
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BlackAdder's Cantina Space Opera Contest Open in new Window. (13+)
A place for spacers, washouts, and dreamers of dreams. Open for May 2023!
#2275750 by BlackAdder Author IconMail Icon


Posted by BlackAdder Author Icon on Dec 31, 2025 at 6:17pm  

Members helping other members! Enter your How-To/Advice item explaining some feature of WDC, and win.

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WDC L'il Helper Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Submit your best How-To essay or narrative that explains a specific aspect of Writing.com.
#2308999 by JACE Author IconMail Icon


Posted by JACE Author Icon on Dec 11, 2025 at 2:57pm  

Write 1500 words (up until the end of Friday Dec 5th) and then get two weeks to write 2k words to super cool prompts.

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The Fortnight Ink Clash Open in new Window. (E)
Do you have what it takes to be the best writer and win? Test your skill here.
#2304522 by kadenkoker Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon on Dec 5, 2025 at 10:44am  

The final round of the Lodestar is now open. After this, the champions of each of these last six rounds go head to head for even bigger prizes. The December prompt is a song. Literally.

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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 Amalthea Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Amalthea Author Icon on Dec 2, 2025 at 12:09am  

Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest

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Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest  Open in new Window. (E)
A Contest for Metrical Rhyming Poetry.
#2055137 by Brenpoet Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Brenpoet Author Icon on Nov 28, 2025 at 8:19am  

Looking for Word Searches, Poems and Short Stories to celebrate the Holiday Season!

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Wintry Writing Wonderland Open in new Window. (ASR)
A contest for creations celebrating winter holidays. CLOSED UNTIL NOVEMBER
#2349573 by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka Author Icon on Nov 3, 2025 at 5:17pm  

Quick stories and weekly prompts are available to entice for romance and/or erotica stories.

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The Weekly Quickie Contest Open in new Window. (18+)
Can you excite in under 969 words? Romance+ Contest. January - New Romance
#1355442 by Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Dawn Embers Author Icon on Oct 22, 2025 at 12:48pm  

We're building a forum for thinkers, truth-tellers, and those who don’t back down from hard conversations. If you’re tired of censorship, echo chambers, or walking on eggshells just to fit in, this is your space. Have the courage to share your view.

 
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Grill a Christian Open in new Window. (13+)
Music: Blessing or Danger?
#2327636 by LightinMind Author IconMail Icon


Posted by LightinMind Author Icon on Oct 22, 2025 at 10:29am  

Are your fingers on fire? Join us! From November 1 - 30, race against the competition for the highest sprint and overall wordcounts. Six Official Sprints per day, plus Mini-Sprints scheduled by competitors. Words, words, words and more words!

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Sprint Writers Competition Open in new Window. (13+)
Compete with your fellow authors and write more words, faster! Proven writer's block cure.
#1901996 by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon on Oct 22, 2025 at 9:15am  

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 Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 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 🐾 Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Charles 🐾 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 Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel 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)
See you in 2026! Winners announced in the forum post.
#2343349 by Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel Author IconMail Icon


Posted by Angelica Weatherby- Snowangel 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 29 Open!
#2293351 by Jeremy Author IconMail Icon


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

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