Haiku
Share a Haiku to enter this poetry contest. Generally a Haiku has three lines and follows a specific syllable count. The first line has five … Read More “Haiku”
Poetry
1-5-7 Poetry Contest
Write a 1-5-7 poem to enter this poetry contest. Just follow the syllable count. So the first line of your poem has one syllable. The … Read More “1-5-7 Poetry Contest”
The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest
The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest is an international arts competition soliciting creative submissions on the theme of “What does open access to knowledge … Read More “The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest”
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Publication (FOR THE GUEST POST ONLY) Welcome Dreamers! This is an open letter to all the aspiring writers around the globe … Read More “Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest”
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Share a 5-7-5 poem to enter this poetry contest with a cash prize. A 5-7-5 is simple to write. The first line of your poem … Read More “5-7-5 Poetry Contest”
7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition
7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition At around noon each Tuesday (GMT), from April 2019 to the end of January 2020, five words … Read More “7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition”
Cinquain Poetry Contest
Share a cinquain to enter this poetry contest. What’s a cinquain? It’s a poem that has five lines. Each line has a specific syllable count. … Read More “Cinquain Poetry Contest”
3 Line Poetry Contest
Write a poem with only three lines to enter this poetry contest. This poem will follow the structure of a Haiku. The first line will … Read More “3 Line Poetry Contest”
Annual National Federation of the Blind Writing Contest
Writing contest with categories in Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. all genres accepted.
Loop Poetry Contest
Write a loop poem to enter this poetry contest. A loop poem is where the last line of your previous line in your poem is … Read More “Loop Poetry Contest”
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