Steemit Writing Contests: Issue #6 January 31, 2018
Steemit Writing Contests: Issue #6
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.
Today’s additions include a contest from @carolkean which has been extended an additional 2 weeks, and offers contestants to have their work curated into an anthology (an actual physical book) being published by The Isle of Write.
Also, the Document Z: Zombie Survival Writing Contest needs just 4 more people to kick things off. You can find out more here.
Time to get writing!
Curious Facts CONTEST #3
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Description: Write a post with some fact. It could be anything about our world - animals, history, your country, the human body. Just anything you've read or you know and it's a fact!
Prize: 3 winners will receive an upvote worth 0.30-0.50 SBD
Sponsor: @river-island
To Tell a Tale of a Picture Contest #5
Deadline: 11:27 GMT/UTC February 1, 2018
Description: Write a story of 30-100 words based on the picture provided in the contest post.
Prize: Total payout in SBD received from the contest post will be distributed as follows: Winner - 50% of total SBD Payout and Great Story - 25% of total SBD Payout
Sponsor: @dpatcher
GMUXX Art Prompt Writing Contest
Deadline: Midnight GMT/UTC February 1, 2018
Description: Use an amusing piece of artwork to write a story of 500-1500 words, but can go up to 2,000 words.
Prize: 20 STEEM + payout from the contest announcement post. 3 runners-up will receive 5 STEEM
Sponsor: @gmuxx
Haiku Challenge with a Twist
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 2, 2018
Description: Create a haiku about nature with an 11-8-11 meter.
Prize: The UKIAH Trophy
Sponsor: @japhofin8or
Explain the Poem Contest
Deadline: 08:30 GMT/UTC February 2, 2018
Description: The contest is a simple one. Simply read the poem supplied in the post and write a detailed explanation of what you understand.
Prize: First prize is 3 SBD, second prize is 2 SBD, and the third prize is 1 SBD
Sponsor: @detoye
Day 100 5-minute Freewrite Contest
Deadline: 02:00 GMT/UTC February 3, 2018
Description: Find a partner and do a 5 minute freewrite together. Partners can be found by commenting “partner needed” on the contest post.
Prize: 20 SBD + payout from the contest post to be shared between all participants
Sponsor: @mariannewest
The Crayon Contest
Deadline: 03:00 GMT/UTC February 3, 2018
Description: Use Crayons (ONLY). Original work. Make your own blog post with artwork and link to the comments of this post. Using your children to draw for you is 100% okay. Have fun
Prize: 10 SBD
Sponsor: @erodedthoughts
Win SBD: Write FROM my Music
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 3, 2018
Description: Write a story of 50-1,500 words based on the song "The Restless Wandering Shade" by @fireawaymarmot
Prize: 1st Place 3SBD, 2nd Place 2SBD, 3rd Place 1SBD
Sponsor: @fireawaymarmot
STACH Short Story Contest #18
Deadline: 07:00 GMT/UTC February 3, 2018
Description: Write a 199 words story based on SOPHIA'S FLUTE. The story may not be over 199 words or it will not be accepted.
Prize: FIVE winners will be selected for a share of the 15SBD. The story with the most interaction gets a 1SBD prize from @ejemai. First Prize: 4SBD, Second Prize: 3.5SBD, Third Prize: 3SBD, Fourth Prize: 2.5SBD, Fifth Prize: 2SBD
Sponsor: @stach
Day 101 5-minute Freewrite Contest
Deadline: 02:00 GMT/UTC February 4, 2018
Description: Freewrite for 5 minutes using the prompt “hardboiled minds”.
Prize: 12 SBD + payout from the contest post
Sponsor: @snook @mariannewest
10 Ideas Contest – Round #3
Deadline: 12:00 GMT/UTC February 4, 2018
Description: Choose a topic and come up with 10 ideas according to your topic.
Prize: 2.5 SBD to the top 3 topics/ideas
Sponsor: @alxmuh
Nihilistic Rainbow #5 - The Satirical Poem Contest
Deadline: February 4, 2018
Description: Write a satirical poem about the topic of the week: Seriousness - the true civilization disease.
Prize: 1st place 3 SBD, 2nd place 2 SBD, 3rd place 1 SBD
Sponsor: @sature
Constrained Writing Contest #16
Deadline: 20:43 GMT/UTC February 4, 2018
Description: The Constrained Writing Contest requires you to face different challenges that limit your writing. You will be required to omit certain words, use a specific word in every second sentence, use a given sentence unchanged, write a story with a certain amount of words... or a combination of all.
Prize: 1st place: 45% of post's payout in SBD and STEEM. 2nd place: 27% of post's payout in SBD and STEEM. 3rd place 18% of post's payout in SBD and STEEM.
Sponsor: @svashta
Week #13 Fox Tales
Deadline: 05:00 GMT/UTC February 5, 2018
Description: Write a one paragraph story based on the illustration provided for the contest.
Prize: 1st Prize: 5 SBD, 2nd Prize: 3 SBD, 3rd Prize: 1SBD
Sponsor: @vermillionfox
200 Follower Celebration Contest
Deadline: 17:49 GMT/UTC February 5, 2018
Description: Write a short story of exactly 200 words using the prompt “200”.
Prize: 2 SBD + Post Payout SBDs
Sponsor: @moneyinfant
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
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
"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
Document Z Zombie Survival Writing Contest
Deadline: Currently in Pre-registration
Description: Document Z is an interactive Zombie survival story. Like many contests the writers will receive a prompt on what to write about. The complete contest consists of multiple parts, with each part building on what’s come before. The contest currently has half the required number of contestants to begin.
Prize: Minimum 4.22 SBD
Sponsors: @writers-edge @lucy-and-dan @zakludick
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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A big thank you! I always look for more contests and your posts are always helpful.
My pleasure @poetrybyjeremy, I'm happy to know the posts are helping people.
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