Literary Maneuvers April 2024 Counterfeit Memories​ Introduction April has come, and brought a new contest with it. Counterfeit Memories is the intriguing prompt for this month. This contest is open to all. 650 words max., deadline 23:59 GMT / 18:59 EST, Saturday, 13 April If... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/literary-maneuvers-april-2024-counterfeit-memories.208493 ..read more

April 2024 Poetry Challenge Greybeard is in his workshop making sure all the gears and levers run like “Clockwork”. So, let's all look at our timepieces throughout our homes and make sure they all run like “Clockwork.” April is the month for all of us fools, clowns, and poets... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/april-2024-poetry-challenge.208485 ..read more

April is National Poetry month and WritingForums.com is once again participating in NaPoWriMo - National Poetry Writing Month. This will be our 9th year participating and if you have or haven't previously taken part, here's the rundown and please note there are some changes this year. If you wish to participate, comment in this thread that you'll be taking part... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/napowrimo-2024.208315 ..read more

Flash Frenzy February 2024 Short Cut​ ​ Challenge Brief: Welcome to the March Flash Frenzy Writing Challenge! This month, we invite you to let your imagination take the reins as you integrate the prompts "Shortcut," "Bad Seed," and "Over My Dead Body" into your story. These prompts serve as your muse, not your map, allowing... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/flash-frenzy-march-2024-short-cut.208264 ..read more

Literary Maneuvers March 2024 Re-write History​ Introduction History! It's produced some interesting stories, but I think you guys can do better. Re-writing history is your challenge for the month of March. Note that, unlike last month's Grand Fiction Challenge, this... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/literary-maneuvers-march-2024-re-write-history.208083 ..read more

March 2024 Poetry Challenge Anonymous Month Another month to anonymously write about Mystical questions that befuddle and amaze us. Dust off those crystal balls and let your inner eye peek into the cosmos. The prompt chosen this month from our Laurette Winner; Selorian is... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/march-2024-poetry-challenge-anonymous-month.208064 ..read more

Flash Frenzy February 2024 Nexus​ !!! SPECIAL ONE-TIME FLASH FRENZY CHALLENGE - NORMAL CHALLENGE RETURNS NEXT MONTH !!!​ Challenge Brief: Welcome to the February Flash Frenzy Writing Challenge! This month, we embark on a quest not just to tell stories... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/flash-frenzy-february-2024-nexus.207702 ..read more

Welcome to the Grand Fiction PRIZE Challenge, 2024! Please note that this is an invitation challenge, based primarily on involvement with the 2023 challenges. I've posted a list of ways to get an invite in the Coffee Shop. PM me if you think you should have an invite but have not received one. Prompt: After the Flood Judges... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/grand-fiction-challenge-2024.207675 ..read more

February 2024 Poetry Challenge Selorian is dancing wild in the streets as he celebrates his last day, eating candy and rich foods. Of course, we’re talking about this month's prompt. He’s partying in New Orleans at the “Mardi Gras” So let's listen to Fats Domino play the blues while we imagine that we’re all in the streets dancing the night away in the... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/february-2024-poetry-challenge.207646 ..read more

Literary Maneuvers January 2024 Liquor and Lies​ Introduction It's a new year. A time for liquor, a time for lies. 650 words max., deadline 23:59 GMT / 18:59 EST, Saturday, 13 January If you win, you'll get a badge pinned to your profile, plus the chance to enter our Feb 2025 Grand Fiction Challenge, which carries cash prizes. Judging We have... https://www.writingforums.com/threads/literary-maneuvers-january-2024-liquor-and-lies.207244 ..read more