Writing challenges allow you to write about your favorite things. I love spring, and daffodils are the perfect symbol of the season! I have limited experience with poetry, but I love a challenge. I am fascinated by the talent and creativity required to write an exceptional poem. Poetry is a Read more
I enjoy writing challenges, and recently, the Southern Christian Writers Conference offered one that captured my imagination. The prompt was simple: write a story about a rainy day in 1,000 words or fewer. The genre was entirely up to the writer. My first thought was to write a children’s story. Read more
On The Premises (OTP) Contest Guidelines As per their website: Write a story between 25 and 50 words long that uses circles, a circle, or something related to circles as an important part of the story. This is mini-contest #64 and launched in February 2026. These mini-contests have no entry Read more
What is the 53-Word Writing Contest? Press 53 hosts a monthly, fun, free writing contest; the winners are published in Prime Number Magazine and receive a free book from Press 53. Once you subscribe to their email, on the first day of the month, you will receive free updates on Read more
I am somewhat addicted to writing prompts and challenges. I participated in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie contest, and you can read about it here. If you enjoy writing children’s stories, I strongly recommend her contests and website. Valentiny Contest For this contest, Susanna Leonard Hill required: a maximum of 214 Read more
What is the Start Strong Challenge? This is a free challenge offered by AutoCrit. The goal is to challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and create a new story. There are guided prompts and some bonus challenges. It was a lot of fun to participate, and I Read more
Halloween Writing Contest! When I saw the announcement for the Halloweensie Writing Contest, I couldn’t wait to enter! I enjoy entering contests and challenging myself with new topics. Halloween has so much to offer in material – you can be funny, sweet, scary, nostalgic, the list goes on! The contest Read more
This is my journey of competing in the short story Flash Fiction Challenge by NYC Midnight Movie Making Madness. I describe the challenge, my experience participating, submitted story, and comments from the judges. Who Sponsors the Flash Fiction Challenge? NYC Midnight Movie Making Madness organizes the Flash Fiction Challenge. Their Read more