If you love writing and contests this is the list you've been searching for! 31 Different Writing Contests! Fiction! Poetry! True Stories! Haiku! Puns!
There are an increasing number of writing contests here on Steemit, and some have excellent prizes that are well worth going after. The problem I was having was finding them in the sea of new posts in the contest tag. You might have been having the same problem.
Now you can simply drop by my blog each day to see what writing contests are going on across Steemit. I really do hope you find it useful.
This is an ongoing post that will be updated each day, with new contests added and expired contests removed. If you’re interested in writing contests, this daily post can be your one-stop-shop to keep updated on what’s new, and what needs to be submitted today.
Time to get writing!
Critique-writing contest
Deadline: 20:30 GMT/UTC February 7, 2018
Description: Read the excerpt in the contest post (speculative fiction) and write 500-700 word constructive criticism.
Prize: 1st Prize: 5SP + upvote + resteem + opportunity to have your own fiction savaged for the next contest. Runners up: 100% upvotes + honourable shoutouts in the next contest.
Sponsor: @anjkara
Poetry Dice Challenge
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 7, 2018
Description: Create a poem using the 9 images on the dice shown in the contest post.
Prize: 5 SBD
Sponsor: @robyneggs
MY TEXTUAL MIRROR (MTM) CONTEST
Deadline: 20:00 GNT/UTC February 7, 2018
Description: Write a poem about your personality.
Prize: 10 SBD
Sponsor: @akintunde
UKIAH CHALLENGE #2
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 9, 2018
Description: Write a haiku using the following meter 8-5-8 syllable count and the topic BIRDS
Prize: UKIAH Master Trophy
Sponsor: @japhofin8or
The Gray Contest
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 9, 2018
Description: Create a post (article, story, poem, anything. around the theme 'Better Late Than Never'. No word count requirement.
Prize: The winner will walk away with 2 SBD while the runner-up will get a consolation prize of 1 SBD.
Sponsor: @iamthegray
Steemit Poetry Contest #14
Deadline: 15:00 UTC/GMT February 9, 2018
Description: Write a poem using the topic “Words”
Prize: First Place - 8 SBD, Second Place - 7 SBD, Third Place - 6 SBD, Fourth Place - 5 SBD, Fifth Place - 4 SBD, Sixth Place - 3 SBD, Seventh Place - 2 SBD, Eighth Place - 1 SBD
Sponsor: @terrycraft
Write from My Music Contest
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 10, 2018
Description: Write a story inspired by the original song "Lighthouses / Maggie's Table" at Dsound.
Prize: 1st Place: 40% of SBD from the contest post payout, 2nd Place: 35% of SBD from the contest post payout, 3rd Place: 25% of SBD from the contest post payout.
Sponsor: @fireawaymarmot
First Poetography Contest: Theme- Outdoor Photos
Deadline: 08:00 GMT/UTC February 10, 2018
Description: Write a story based on one of your own original photographs with a theme of “Outdoor Photography”. There are two languages being features for this contest, English and Tagalog.
Prize: First Prize: 3 SBD, Second Prize: 2 SBD, Third Prize: 1 SBD
Sponsor: @iyanpol12
Proof of Good Relationship Contest
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 10, 2018
Description: In no more than 200 words tell about your relationships on Steemit; the friends that brought you here; the friends you've made here; the friends you've brought here; the friends that helped you stay; the ones that has inspired/inspire and challenged/challenge you
Prize: 4 SBD for the top two entries.
Sponsor: @rasamuel
inuke’s story writing challenge # 2
Deadline: 18:29 GMT/UTC February 10, 2018
Description: Write a story around the topic "Message beyond the grave"
Prize: 1st Prize - 50% SBD post payout, 2nd Prize - 35% SBD post payout, 3rd Prize - 15% SBD post payout
Sponsor: @inuke
The Writers’ Block Poetry Contest: Week 3
Deadline: 23:59 UTC/GMT February 10, 2018.
Description: Write a poem in the style of your favorite professional poet.
Prize: The winner will receive 15 SBD. Second place will win 10 SBD and third will receive 7 SBD.
Sponsor: @thewritersblock
POETRY CONTEST - What do you love about Gina?
Deadline: 14:00 GMT/UTC February 11, 2018
Description: The challenge is to write a poem about Ginabot, or steem or steemit. You must include “Gina” or “@ginabot” in your poem.
Prize: The prize for the best 3 poems is 10 STEEM each.
Sponsor: @beanz
Fractal Writing Contest #4
Deadline: 14:00 GMT/UTC February 11, 2018
Description: Reply to the contest post with a comment inspired by the fractal image in the post, but no explanation needed.
Prize: The winner gets half the SBD made in the post, minimum 1 SBD. If there are enough SBDs made by the contest post, the 2nd- and 3rd-place will receive a reward, as well.
Sponsor: @nyarlathotep
Supernatural Writing Contest
Deadline: 15:00 February 11, 2018 (This is the post expiration, and I am assuming the deadline for the contest. I read the contest post twice and didn’t note any deadline mentioned.)
Description: This is a non-fiction writing contest. Write about your own personal story, own supernatural experience. Minimum 1,000 words.
Prize: All stories that qualify will receive a 10+ STEEM/SBD bid upvote on Jerry Banfield's bot, which translates into around $50 in rewards.
Sponsor: @jerrybanfield @budgets
Constrained Writing Contest #17
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 11, 2018
Description: Write a story about learning (something new) without using a school setting, church setting, or parent/child interactions. Minimum 250 words.
Prize: 1st place: 45% of contest post's payout, 2nd place: 27% of contest post's payout, 3rd place 18 % of contest post's payout.
Sponsor: @svashta
Punday Monday Contest #33
Deadline: 21:00 GMT/UTC February 11, 2018
Description: Write a pun using the topic “Overjoyed”.
Prize: Winners win an upvote and @tipu tip from @improv on the post of their choice for the week of their winning, and will all be contestants for the big annual prize, as described here: https://steemit.com/pocket/@improv/pocket-this-is-the-official-1st-choose-your-favorite-joke-from-pun-day-monday-14-and-send-their-author-pocket-in-the-comments-to
Sponsor: @improv
Minnowhelper Writing Contest
Deadline: 23:00 GMT/UTC February 11, 2018
Description: Write an original post/story of 500 words or more.
Prize: 1st prize 50% of the SBD curation reward from the contest Post. 2nd prize 30% of the SBD curation reward from the contest Post. 3rd prize 20% of the SBD curation reward from the contest Post.
Sponsor: @minnowhelper
Steemit Power Of Positivity Contest #26
Deadline: February 11, 2018
Description: Write a story/post highlighting “positivity”.
Prize: 1st PLACE: 6.00 SBD, 2nd PLACE: 3.00 SBD, 3rd PLACE: 1.00 SBD
Sponsor: @karenmckersie
STACH Short Story Contest #19
Deadline: February 12, 2018
Description: Write a story of no more than 199 words based on topic “THE HAUNTED TRAIL”.
Prize: First Prize: 4 SBD, Second Prize: 3.5 SBD, Third Prize: 3 SBD, Fourth Prize: 2.5 SBD, Fifth Prize: 2 SBD
Sponsor: @stach
The Fresh Five's First Writing Prompt Challenge
Deadline: 04:59 GMT/UTC February 12, 2018
Description: Write a story based on the artwork prompt in the post,
Prize: First Place: 10 STEEM, Second Place 5 STEEM
Sponsor: @thefreshfive
Adventure Writing Contest
Deadline: 23:00 GMT/UTC February 12, 2018
Description: Write on any adventure topic that interests you. Be it general adventure, or the adventure of your town, write something you're passionate about and spread the word. 500-1000 words.
Prize: First Prize: 4 SDB, Second Prize: 3 SBD
Sponsor: @riski46
“How We Met” Contest
Deadline: February 12, 2018
Description: Write Your own “how we met” story (ALL couples welcome!)
*True stories please! (feel free to get descriptive and make it into a wonderful story, just keep it real). Word count from 250 to 1500 words.
Prize: 4 SBD for the best story overall *Be unique & original. 2 SBD for the most romantic story. 2 SBD for the most unusual story. 2 SBD for the funniest story.
Sponsor: @byn @serapium
Movie Quote Contest - Steemit Parody Quote Contest
Deadline: 07:00 GMT/UTC February 13, 2018
Description: Write a parody of a quote from the movie “Office Space”
Prize: First Prize: 1 SBD, Second Prize: 0.5 SBD
Sponsor: @skeptic
February Veteran’s Writing Contest
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 13, 2018
Description: Tell us a story about a date you went on while you were in service. It can be about a romantic date you took your spouse on, or that time you tried to sneak a girl into your barracks room. Any story "love" or "date" themed would be great!
Prize: First place wins 5 SBD, second place wins 3 SBD, and third place wins 2 SBD.
Sponsor: @shadow3scalpel
'Your Story' - Steemit Story Chain #21 Where You Write the Story
Deadline: 18:00 GMT/UTC February 13, 2018
Description: Continue developing a story based on parts written by other contestants. The best story “part” wins.
Prize: 100 Whaleshares
Sponsor: @freedomexists
The Most Epic Love Story Ever
Deadline: Submissions open February 11, 2018 and close February 14, 2018
Description: Write an epic love story of any length that focuses on psychological depths and believability.
Prizes: 1st place - 20 SBD + SBD payout from the contest post. 2nd place - 20 SBD. Two runner-ups 5 SBD each
Sponsor: @josie2214
"Write your love story" Challenge
Deadline: 12:00 February 14, 2018
Description: It's a free-form love story writing contest. No specific format. Anyone can join. No rules aside from make sure it's your own love story , not your friend's, not your parent's.
Prize: 8 SBD
Sponsor: @haneun
"She liked it" - Keangaroo Writing Contest Prompt
Deadline: Originally February 2, but this has been extended to February 14th.
Description: Write an original story or poem which includes the words "She" (or he or they) "Liked It" (or loved it, or perhaps even hated it). The original idea was to have it end with "She liked it." But I don't want to limit you.
Prize: 5 SBD to every entry curated for the Isle of Write anthology. See The Isle of Write Curation Announcement for further details.
Sponsor: @carolkean
Riddle me This
Deadline: First correct answer wins.
Description: Whoever can guess what I am first based on the story written from the point of view of an inantimate object wins. This is an ongoing series of contest posts. Follow @littlescribe to participate. I know it isn’t a writing contest per se, but I’m including it in support of writers.
Prize: Post payout from the contest post.
Sponsor: @littlescribe
GIVING BACK: 5SBD Payout for Best Comment Weekly
Deadline: Ongoing weekly – Monday through Sunday
Description: Prize is being offered for the best comment made on either @nat5an OR @shawnamawna during the course of the week.
Prize: 5 SBD (May be split between several winners)
Sponsor: @shawnamawna
Lovejuice Minnow Promotion // Let Lovejuice Promote Your Work and Receive 5 SBD!
Deadline: Ongoing
Description: This promotion is intended for minnows who generally receive less than $5 on their own posts. Initially it was for fiction/poems about lovejuice, but has been expanded to include any fiction/poem.
Prize: 5 SBD
Sponsor: @lovejuice
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Wow! Very useful selection. It's a pity that I already almost missed everything. But apparently such digests can be found on a regular basis?
It's great! Thank you! I'll take it.
You've not missed everything. I post the list, with updates, every day. Here's the latest:
https://steemit.com/contest/@moneyinfant/steemit-writing-contests-issue-18-february-12-2018
Very good news! Thank you!
Thankyou for this one.. You made my "Steemit life" easier .. As a newbie, it is a big help for me..
You're welcome. Making Steemit life easier is what this is all about.
tip!
YAY! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for this list! Now I don't have to scroll endlessly in the contest tag just to find new writing contest! Big help for sure!
You're welcome! Now use all your newfound time to write :))
I hope to see you as a winner on one of these contests soon!
Thank your kind words :) Hope to win too haha I will be checking out your posts regularly now!
That's awesome! Let me know when you win one!
Extremely useful. Great community service. I still think I like the fiftywords contest best - for a brief break and a short, sharp challenge. But it's not paying out any prizes. I wasn't even aware of this, until I realised you didn't put it up. Still, for a competition where you only get an honorable mention there is a surprising amount of people always taking part. That's also encouraging (in the vein of community spirit).
The fiftywords contest is fun, as is @mariannewest's daily freewrite challenge. And they both foster great community spirit, which is just as important as payouts.
Resteemed.
Thank you so much for the resteem, it's really appreciated.
Thanks for making this list. Its very helpful esp for newbies like me.
You're welcome, I hope you can win one of these contests.
Good competion. 👍👍👍
Many good competitions here.
Hey @moneyinfant I entered my first writing contest from the list you provided on Sunday, it is the Fresh 5 contest. Your work is greatly appreciated by me for sure. Thanks.
That's awesome! Good luck in the contest. Us Texans have to stick together y'know.
I didn't realize that you are from Texas, where about?
Austin by way of Thailand. But I grew up in Pennsylvania. Texas is much better.
Great idea ! upped and resteemed ! keep up the great work and thanks for the mention !😀👍✌💕
Love the graphic!
Thank you for taking the time to put this list together. I have been tempted to participate in some of them but I always had a hard time finding the rules or the deadline. I am sure that a lot of other Steemit users found themselves in the same spot as me. Great job!
Thanks @lymepoet
Do you have any other suggestions? I know I need to find a better format, but is there any other information that needs to be included? Would it make sense to split the post into two - one for fiction and one for poetry? I'm not sure it's necessary now, but the user base is growing rapidly.
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