If you love writing and contests this is the list you've been searching for! 38 Different Writing Contests! Fiction! Poetry! True Stories! Haiku! Puns! Limericks!
There are an increasing number of writing contests here on Steemit – in fact today’s list is the largest yet since I began the Writing Contest List - 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!
What’s new in today’s list:
Steemit Poetry Contest #16
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Write a poem of three quatrains (each quatrain is 4 lines) on the topic of “Imagination”
Prize: First Place - 6 SBD. Second Place - 5 SBD. Third Place - 4 SBD. Fourth Place - 3 SBD. Fifth Place - 2 SBD. Sixth Place - 1 SBD
My Niche Contest #2
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story/poem around the topic “My First…”
Prize: The top three entries will share the payout from the contest post.
Happiness Contest 01
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story/poem about something that makes you happy or what happiness means to you.
Prize: 1st place = 30% of the contest post SBD earnings + 3 SBD. 2nd place = 15% of the contest post SBD earnings + 2 SBD. 3rd place = 5% of the contest post SBD earnings + 1 SBD.
Writing Contest - How I meet the love of my life
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story using the topic “How I meet the love of my life”
Prize: $5 worth of SBD
LYRICS WRITING COMPETITION
Deadline: 19:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: The contest is looking for you to write the song lyrics for 2 versus and the chorus of a song
Prize: The lyrics will be turned into an actual song by 
Five Word Stories Challenge
Deadline: February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story of just 5 words based on the image in the contest post.
Prize: 0.1 SBD
The Gray Contest Week 4
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Create a story or poem around the theme of “Roots”.
Prize: Winner: 2 SBD. Runner-up: 1 SBD.
Random Challenge of the Day #31
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Write a poem. Any subject and any type of poem you like.
Prize: An upvote worth up to 2 SBD
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Musical Poetry Contest - "Order in Chaos"
Deadline: 18:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Create lyrics for the musical score included in the contest post. The lyrics must follow the theme “Order in Chaos”.
Prize: 1st place: 5.00 SBD. 2nd place: 3.00 SBD. 3rd place: 2.00 SBD
Steemit Poets United - Contest Week 1
Deadline: 19:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Write a poem inspired by one of the three prompts included in the contest post.
Prize: First place: 7 SBD. Second place: 3 SBD. Third place: 1 SBD
And here is the full list:
Fractal Writing Contest #5
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: Reply to the image in the contest post. Can be any form (poem, haiku, story, even just a title)
Prize: The winner gets half the SBD made in the post, minimum 1 SBD.
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ADSactly Contest - SteemShort #4 - Post 1: Request for First Part of the Story
Deadline: Summaries to be submitted by 12:00 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: SteemShort are short stories written collaboratively by three differents authors and illustrated by an artist/photographer. The theme for this SteemShort is “The main character is Nicky, a young lawyer in New York City, that works for legal aid.”.
Prize: 50% of the story post SBDs, capped at 100 SBDs.
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inuke’s story writing challenge #4: Love, Betrayal and Revenge
Deadline: 15:59 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: Write a story around the topic of Love, Betrayal, and Revenge.
Prize: 1st Prize: 50% SBD payout of contest post. 2nd Prize: 35% SBD payout of contest post. 3rd Prize: 15% SBD payout of contest post.
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Mav PhotoFiction Contest
Deadline: 16:00 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: Write an original story based on the image in the contest post.
Prize: First prize is 3 SDB, Second Prize is 2 SBD, and 3rd is 1 SBD
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Share Your "Wasak"/ Broken Hearted Writing Contest
Deadline: 16:00 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: Write a story of 350-1000 words describing a heart-break that you suffered.
Prize: 5 SBD + contest post payout
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Punday Monday #34
Deadline: 22:00 GMT/UTC February 19, 2018
Description: Write a Valentine’s Day inspired pun.
Prize: An upvote from 
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#2 Minnowhelper Writing Contest
Deadline: 09:00 GMT/UTC February 20, 2018
Description: Write a Creative and Original Post of more than 500 words.
Prize: 1st prize 25 SBD! 2nd prize 15 SBD! 3rd prize 10 SBD!
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A Valentine's Day Haiku
Deadline: 09:00 GMT/UTC February 20, 2018
Description: Let's see your best Valentine's Day Haiku.
Prize: 50% of the SBD earned from the contest post.
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Constrained Writing Contest #18
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 20, 2018
Description: Write a story about a deity doing something mundane and preferably struggling with it. In other words: write a story about the daily struggles of deities in the modern world.
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.
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'Your Story' - Steemit Story Chain #22 Where You Write the Story
Deadline: 16:00 GMT/UTC February 20, 2018
Description: Continue developing a story based on parts written by other contestants. The best story “part” wins.
Prize: 100 Whaleshares
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The Poetry Appreciation Contest #2
Deadline: 22:00 GMT February 20, 2018
Description: Make a post to appreciate the poem in the contest post using a write-up, art, prose or any other means you find comfortable.
Prize: 1st place: 5 SBD, 2nd place: 3 SBD, 3rd place: 2 SBD
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Create the best first sentence of a novel
Deadline: February 20, 2018
Description: Do you know terrific beginnings of novels/stories/essays? If so, put your favorite(s) in the comments and vote for them! Entries accepted in English and German.
Prize: 1 SBD
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Creative Writing Competition!
Deadline: 20:00 GMT/UTC February 21, 2018
Description: Complete the prompt “ I COULDNT BELIEVE IT AND I KNOW WHEN I TELL PEOPLE NO ONE WILL BELIEVE ME BUT I ......................” in 100 words or less.
Prize: 1st place: 2 STEEM. Runner-up: 1 STEEM
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The Writers’ Block Poetry Contest: Week 4
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 21, 2018
Description: Respond in poem form to the quote in the contest post.
Prize: The winner will receive 15 SBD. Second place will win 10 SBD and third will receive 7 SBD.
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My First Contest for Fellow Steemit Newbies | One-Liner Life Mantra
Deadline: 16:00 GMT/UTC February 22, 2018
Description: Post your one-liner that you use repeatedly in your life. Then explain how you use this mantra, how it has helped you in your life and everything you can share about this belief of yours.
Prize: 1st prize = 3 SBDs. 2nd prize = 2 SBDs. 3rd prize = 1 SBD.
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THE BECHDEL CON(TEST): does your favorite film pass?
Deadline: 20:00 GMT/UTC February 22, 2018
Description: The Bechdel Test examines whether women in films are portrayed as three-dimensional human beings with a range of lived experience and interests that do not revolve around men. For the contest, write a post about your favorite film that passes The Bechdel Test.
Prize: The top 3 authors will each receive 1 SBD (or more, depending on the success of the contest post!)
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Week #14 Fox Tales
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Write a one paragraph story based on the image provided in the contest post. Steem bonuses are up for grabs if you can include an infinite loop in your story.
Prize: 1st Prize: 5 SBD (5 BONUS STEEM). 2nd Prize: 3 SBD (3 BONUS STEEM). 3rd Prize: 1 SBD (1 BONUS STEEM)
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Haiku Contest #2: Bugs and Arachnids in Winter
Deadline: 09:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Write a haiku around the theme “Bugs and Arachnids in Winter”.
Prize: 5 SBD for first place. 3.5 SBD for second place. 2 SBD for third place. And 2 SBD in the pot for an honorable mentions or two.
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STEEMHIVE VALENTINE EXCLUSIVE 10SBD Poetry contest
Deadline: 11:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Write a poem of not more than 8 stanzas on the theme “Valentine’s Day”.
Prize: First place: 5 SBD. Second place: 3 SBD. Third place: 2 SBD
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Steemit Poetry Contest #16
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Write a poem of three quatrains (each quatrain is 4 lines) on the topic of “Imagination”
Prize: First Place - 6 SBD. Second Place - 5 SBD. Third Place - 4 SBD. Fourth Place - 3 SBD. Fifth Place - 2 SBD. Sixth Place - 1 SBD
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Twitter Story Challenge #1 - HORROR EDITION
Deadline: 15:00 GMT/UTC February 23, 2018
Description: Create a story of just 140 characters or less in the genre “Horror”. Using the subject “Tree”.
Prize: Winner – 5 SBD. 2nd Place – 3 SBD. 3rd Place – 1 SBD
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Shary's Writing Prompt Contest #1
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Description: Write a story, essay or anything that you can think of ranging between 500 to 1000 words using the prompt “Every night in my dreams...” and the theme “Thriller and Suspense”.
Prize: The winner of the contest will win a prize of 5 SBDs, and 2 to 3 honorable mentions will receive 1 SBD each.
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My Niche Contest #2
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story/poem around the topic “My First…”
Prize: The top three entries will share the payout from the contest post.
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DocumentZ - Season 1 Episode 2 Prompt
Deadline: 21:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: This is an ongoing project which us developing a zombie apocalypse story. Episode 1 has been written and this is for the next episode. You’ll find the contest post also includes several prompts to direct your writing.
Prize: Each episode has a prize of 1.15 SBD. The grand prize winner at the end of the season will win 5.06 SBD. You can see the prize rules here
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Tell Us Your Spooky Story!
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: In this contest all you need to do is to write a Horror Story in Two Sentences.
Prize: 10 SBD
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Writing Contest - How I meet the love of my life
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story using the topic “How I meet the love of my life”
Prize: $5 worth of SBD
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The Gray Contest Week 4
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Create a story or poem around the theme of “Roots”.
Prize: Winner: 2 SBD. Runner-up: 1 SBD.
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Tell Your Story Contest
Deadline: February 24, 2018
Description: Write about your own personal experience, inspiring, funny or sad. Mix of all emotions. It doesn't really matter, so long it's your original true story.
Prize: Total amount of SBD collected on the contest announcement post will be equally divided to Top 5 posts. Then, the total amount of SBD collected on the Voting Post will be equally divided to top 3 most voted. Additionally, the overall Winner of this contest will receive 10 Steem.
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Happiness Contest 01
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story/poem about something that makes you happy or what happiness means to you.
Prize: 1st place = 30% of the contest post SBD earnings + 3 SBD. 2nd place = 15% of the contest post SBD earnings + 2 SBD. 3rd place = 5% of the contest post SBD earnings + 1 SBD.
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LYRICS WRITING COMPETITION
Deadline: 19:00 GMT/UTC February 24, 2018
Description: The contest is looking for you to write the song lyrics for 2 versus and the chorus of a song
Prize: The lyrics will be turned into an actual song by
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Five Word Stories Challenge
Deadline: February 24, 2018
Description: Write a story of just 5 words based on the image in the contest post.
Prize: 0.1 SBD
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@gmuxx Art Prompt Writing Contest #9
Deadline: 14:30 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Use 1 of 2 images in the contest post as a story prompt, and create an original work of fiction of between 500 and 1500 words in length.
Prize: There will be one overall winner who will receive 20 Steem plus the SBD payout from this post. Three runners up will win 5 Steem each.
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Random Challenge of the Day #31
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Write a poem. Any subject and any type of poem you like.
Prize: An upvote worth up to 2 SBD
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Musical Poetry Contest - "Order in Chaos"
Deadline: 18:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Create lyrics for the musical score included in the contest post. The lyrics must follow the theme “Order in Chaos”.
Prize: 1st place: 5.00 SBD. 2nd place: 3.00 SBD. 3rd place: 2.00 SBD
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Steemit Poets United - Contest Week 1
Deadline: 19:00 GMT/UTC February 25, 2018
Description: Write a poem inspired by one of the three prompts included in the contest post.
Prize: First place: 7 SBD. Second place: 3 SBD. Third place: 1 SBD
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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 
Prize: Post payout from the contest post.
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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 
Prize: 5 SBD (May be split between several winners)
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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
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