Steemit Writing Contests: Issue #17 February 11, 2018

If you love writing and contests this is the list you've been searching for! 36 Different Writing Contests! Fiction! Poetry! True Stories! Haiku! Puns! Limericks!

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!

What’s new in today’s list:

140 STEEM + 35 Bonuses ~ Sponsored Writing Contest: Crafty
Description: Write an article about how Crafty is going to change how services are provided and purchased!
Prize: 140 STEEM + 35 Bonuses

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@gmuxx Art Prompt Writing Contest #9
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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50 AMAZING Sci Fi Writing Prompts, and a $5 SBD Prize for the Best Story Based on ANY One of Them!
Description: Use one of the 50 Science Fiction writing prompts in the contest post to craft a story.
Prize: 5 SBD + Resteem

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Hurt me and i will write you something beautiful
Description: Write a story, poem or any other post that was inspired by an painful experience.
Prize: Half of the SBD generated by the contest post.

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Haiku Contest
Description: Write your own original haiku. No syllable requirements and no line requirements. Aim for one breath. It should have some kind of reference to nature and have a juxtaposition of images.
Prize: First place: 2 SBD. Second place: 1 SBD. Third place: 0.5 SBD.

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'LoveTheClouds' contest
Description: Write a poem or story to portray clouds in any form or manner.
Prize: First winner: 50% of SBD from contest post. Second winner: 30% of SBD from contest post. Third winner: 20% of SBD from contest post.

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Better Cities Writing Contest
Description: Write a story on the theme of ‘Better Cities’.
Prize: Everyone is a winner as anyone who enters will get a vote from @livesustainably. The top 3 entries will also win some Steem (at least 0.3 Steem, but it could be more it we get lots of upvotes this week!)

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STEEMIT HAIKU CONTEST # WEEK 16
Description: Write a Haiku consisting of three lines about any topic of your choice.
Prize: 1st Place: 5 STEEM. 2nd Place: 3 STEEM. 3rd Place: 2 STEEM.

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IGBO-TALES : WINNER TAKES IT ALL
Description: The contest is all about celebrating the Igbo culture or lifestyle. Write a fiction, autobiography whatever writing you choose to express your Igbo-tales (original content) - Word Count: 200 words and above.
Prize: 2 SBD. Also, Best 5 entries get 100% upvote from @cwen

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TO TELL A TALE of a Picture Contest #7
Description: Write a short story based on the picture in the contest post. Words limit: Minimum- 30 words and Maximum -100 words.
Prize: Winner: 50% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Second place: 30% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Runner-up (1): 10% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Runner-up (2): 10% of total SBD Payout from the contest post.

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Newbie Resteem Initiative Conspiracy Theory Writing Contest
Description: Write your own conspiracy theory.
Prize: Payout from the contest post

And here is the full list:

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

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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

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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

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“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

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Time Machine Writing Contest
Deadline: February 12, 2018
Description: Write a story about how you would use a time machine.
Prize: 5 SBD + contest post payout
Sponsor: @coderzairos

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Rumplestiltskin's Killer Poetry Contest - Round 17
Deadline: February 12, 2018
Description: Write an original poem
Prize: 5 SBD + resteem of winning poem
Sponsor: @rumplestiltskin

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Lymmerik's Limerick Contest
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 13, 2018
Description: Write an original Limerick with the topic “My Funny Valentine”. Don’t know what a limerick is or how to write one? That’s ok, the contest post explains all.
Prize: 1st Place - 5$ SBD. 2nd Place - 3$ SBD. 3rd Place - 2$ SBD
Sponsor: @lymmerik

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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

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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

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'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

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140 STEEM + 35 Bonuses ~ Sponsored Writing Contest: Crafty
Deadline: 23:00 GMT/UTC February 13, 2018
Description: Write an article about how Crafty is going to change how services are provided and purchased!
Prize: 140 STEEM + 35 Bonuses
Sponsor: @originalworks

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The Most Epic Love Story Ever
Deadline: 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

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Haiku Contest
Deadline: February 14, 2018
Description: Write your own original haiku. No syllable requirements and no line requirements. Aim for one breath. It should have some kind of reference to nature and have a juxtaposition of images.
Prize: First place: 2 SBD. Second place: 1 SBD. Third place: 0.5 SBD.
Sponsor: @dbooster

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"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

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Nihilistic Rainbow #6 - The Satirical Poem Contest
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 14, 2018
Description: Write a satirical poem about the topic of the week: "The wet dreams of a bureaucrat". 8 lines minimum, 32 lines maximum.
Prize: 1st Prize: 3 SBD. 2nd Prize: 2 SBD. 3rd Prize: 1 SBD
Sponsor: @sature

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"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

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The importance of Writing ! Writing Contest #6
Deadline: February 14, 2018
Description: Topic is Your strategy on steemit. Write plenty about what is your plans in steemit and what you are here for, how did you knew about steemit and what are your experience here.
Prize: First prize is SBD worth of ($8). Second Prize is SBD worth of ($5). Third prize is SBD worth of ($3)
Sponsor: @teamnepal

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10SBD Poetry Contest (My first kiss)
Deadline: 17:00 GMT/UTC February 15, 2018
Description: You are to write a poem of (4)Four stanzas, where by each stanza will contain four sentences. The topic of the poem will be “My first kiss”.
Prize: First Prize: 5 SBD. Second Prize: 3 SBD. Third Prize: 2 SBD
Sponsor: @steemhive

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50 AMAZING Sci Fi Writing Prompts, and a $5 SBD Prize for the Best Story Based on ANY One of Them!
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Description: Use one of the 50 Science Fiction writing prompts in the contest post to craft a story.
Prize: 5 SBD + Resteem
Sponsor: @markrmorrisjr

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Newbie Resteem Initiative Conspiracy Theory Writing Contest
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Description: Write your own conspiracy theory.
Prize: Payout from the contest post
Sponsor: @mudcat36

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Steemit Poetry Contest #15
Deadline: 15:30 GMT/UTC February 16, 2018
Description: Write an original poem using the topic “Night”. The poem will be three quatrains long (each quatrain has 4 lines).
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
Sponsor: @terrycraft

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A Short Story Writing Contest
Deadline: February 16, 2018
Description: Write a short story on any topic of 1,000 words or less.
Prize: 3 SBD + contest post payout
Sponsor: @nabstertsr

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DnW Poetry Contest #5
Deadline: 10:00 GMT/UTC February 17, 2018
Description: Write an original poem based off the image in the contest post. Each poem must contain four quatrains. Each quatrain contains four lines.
Prize: First Place: 3 SBD/Steem. Second Place: 2 SBD/Steem. Third Place: 1 SBD/Steem. Fourth Place: 0.7 SBD/Steem. Fifth Place: 0.3 SBD/Steem
Sponsor: @kneelyrac

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Fantasy Story Writing Contest - #1
Deadline: 10:00 GMT/UTC February 17, 2018
Description: This is planned to be an ongoing contest that will eventually develop an entire Fantasy novel. This is the first stage. Write a short intro in the main character. Work needs to be at least 300 words long. The main character is female dark elf tracker with a snarky personality. Everything else is up to you.
Prize: 5 SBD
Sponsor: @labakj

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UKIAH CHALLENGE #3
Deadline: 19:00 GMT/UTC February 17, 2018
Description: Write a haiku using the syllable counts 7-10-7 and the topic of “THE COLOR BLUE”.
Prize: UKIAH MASTER trophy.
Sponsor: @japhofin8or

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Hurt me and i will write you something beautiful
Deadline: 23:00 GMT/UTC February 17, 2018
Description: Write a story, poem or any other post that was inspired by an painful experience.
Prize: Half of the SBD generated by the contest post.
Sponsor: @nabstertsr

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STEEMIT HAIKU CONTEST # WEEK 16
Deadline: 23:59 GMT/UTC February 17, 2018
Description: Write a Haiku consisting of three lines about any topic of your choice.
Prize: 1st Place: 5 STEEM. 2nd Place: 3 STEEM. 3rd Place: 2 STEEM.
Sponsor: @verbal-d and @soldier

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'LoveTheClouds' contest
Deadline: 13:00 GMT/UTC February 18, 2018
Description: Write a poem or story to portray clouds in any form or manner.
Prize: First winner: 50% of SBD from contest post. Second winner: 30% of SBD from contest post. Third winner: 20% of SBD from contest post.
Sponsor: @tobetada

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Better Cities Writing Contest
Deadline: 15:00 GMT/UTC February 18, 2018
Description: Write a story on the theme of ‘Better Cities’.
Prize: Everyone is a winner as anyone who enters will get a vote from @livesustainably. The top 3 entries will also win some Steem (at least 0.3 Steem, but it could be more it we get lots of upvotes this week!)
Sponsor: @livesustainably

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IGBO-TALES : WINNER TAKES IT ALL
Deadline: 18:00 GMT/UTC February 18, 2018
Description: The contest is all about celebrating the Igbo culture or lifestyle. Write a fiction, autobiography whatever writing you choose to express your Igbo-tales (original content) - Word Count: 200 words and above.
Prize: 2 SBD. Also, Best 5 entries get 100% upvote from @cwen
Sponsor: @cwen

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TO TELL A TALE of a Picture Contest #7
Deadline: 18:00 GMT/UTC February 18, 2018
Description: Write a short story based on the picture in the contest post. Words limit: Minimum- 30 words and Maximum -100 words.
Prize: Winner: 50% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Second place: 30% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Runner-up (1): 10% of total SBD Payout from the contest post. Runner-up (2): 10% of total SBD Payout from the contest post.
Sponsor: @dpatcher

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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
Sponsor: @stayoutoftherz

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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.
Sponsor: @gmuxx

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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 @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

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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 @nat5an OR @shawnamawna during the course of the week.
Prize: 5 SBD (May be split between several winners)
Sponsor: @shawnamawna

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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
Sponsor: @lovejuice

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