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November Anonymous Poetry Challenge
November Anonymous Poetry Challenge
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. Unpack your bathing suits and buy new sunglasses. The prompt for this Month is "They Arrived in Summer.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by October’s Laurette winner, dannyboy, is They Arrived in Summer”
This is Anonymous Month (please remember to PM rcallaci rather than post your poem on the board)
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve entrants' first rights...
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. Unpack your bathing suits and buy new sunglasses. The prompt for this Month is "They Arrived in Summer.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by October’s Laurette winner, dannyboy, is They Arrived in Summer”
This is Anonymous Month (please remember to PM rcallaci rather than post your poem on the board)
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve entrants' first rights...
LM November 2026: The trees know better
Literary Maneuvers
October 2026
The trees know better
October 2026
The trees know better
Introduction
Nature is the theme for this month's challenge.
This contest is open to all.
Your entry should be connected in some way to the monthly theme named above.
650 words max., deadline 23:59 BST / 18:59 EDT, Saturday 14th November
If you win, you'll get a badge pinned to your profile, plus the chance to enter our February 2027 Grand Fiction Challenge, which carries cash prizes.
Word Counter
To check whether your story fits within the 650 word limit, copy and paste it into THIS LINK. Note that your story's title does not count towards the word total.
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WF Writes: Your Story. Your Goal. Your November
Every November, writers around the world take on the challenge of putting words on the page. Some aim to finish a novel. Others want to develop a consistent writing habit, make progress on an unfinished manuscript, or finally begin that story they've been thinking about for years.
At WritingForums.com, we believe the most important part isn't how many words you write. It's that you're writing.
That's the spirit behind WF Writes, our own community writing challenge, and we're excited to introduce a completely rebuilt experience for this year's event.
What is WF Writes?
WF Writes is our annual November writing event, where members set a personal word-count goal and work toward it throughout the month.You might challenge yourself to write 50,000 words, tackle a 10,000-word novella, finish a collection of short stories, or simply establish...
Story Frenzy October 2026: Underground Madness
Story Frenzy October 2026
Underground Madness
Underground Madness
Challenge Brief:
Welcome to the October Story Frenzy Challenge: Underground Madness.
This month, we're giving you three weeks to turn three prompts into a single 2000 word story.
How you interpret and connect the prompts is entirely up to you. All three must be used, but there's no limits on the story you can tell.
Prompt:
- Underground Madness
- Last Minute
- Working On It
Guidelines:
- Word Limit: For this challenge, your story should be a fiction piece of up to 2000 words.
- Entry Deadline: Entries must be posted by 23:59 GMT / 18:59 EST, Saturday, November 7th.
- Entry Posting Details: Post your stories here in this...
LM October 2026: Eating with the pigs
Literary Maneuvers
October 2026
Eating with the pigs
October 2026
Eating with the pigs Introduction
Take your place at the table for this month's themed challenge.
This contest is open to all.
Your entry should be connected in some way to the monthly theme named above.
650 words max., deadline 23:59 BST / 18:59 EDT, Saturday, 17th October
If you win, you'll get a badge pinned to your profile, plus the chance to enter our February 2027 Grand Fiction Challenge, which carries cash prizes.
Word Counter
To check whether your story fits within the 650 word limit, copy and paste it into THIS LINK. Note that your story's title does not...
October 2026 Poetry Challenge
October 2026 Poetry Challenge
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. This month, the Laureate Winner, SJ Ward, has risen to the challenge and chosen the prompt. The prompt for this Month is “It’ll all work out in the wash.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by our September Laureate Winner SJ Ward, is “It’ll all work out in the wash.”
This is a “regular” month; therefore, entrants must post their entries this month.
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in...
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. This month, the Laureate Winner, SJ Ward, has risen to the challenge and chosen the prompt. The prompt for this Month is “It’ll all work out in the wash.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by our September Laureate Winner SJ Ward, is “It’ll all work out in the wash.”
This is a “regular” month; therefore, entrants must post their entries this month.
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in...
Story Frenzy September 2026: Double Take
Story Frenzy September 2026
Double Take
Double Take
Challenge Brief:
Welcome to the September Story Frenzy Challenge: Double Take.
This month, we're mixing something new with something old and giving you up to 3000 words to do it.
Choose one of this month's four prompts, then pair it with any prompt from a previous WF challenge. Your story must incorporate both, but how you interpret and connect them is entirely up to you.
Dig through old Literary Maneuvers, Story Frenzy (any iteration of it), or Monthly Poetry Challenge challenges, find something that catches your attention, and give it a second life.
Prompt:
- The Brain Trust
- Trouble in Moon City
- Bloom
- The Stranger's Gift
LM September 2026: One small act
Literary Maneuvers
September 2026
One small act
September 2026
One small act
Introduction
Back to our standard themed challenges this month. Write a story about one small act.
This contest is open to all.
Your entry should be connected in some way to the monthly theme named above.
650 words max., deadline 23:59 BST / 18:59 EDT, Saturday, 19 September
If you win, you'll get a badge pinned to your profile, plus the chance to enter our February 2027 Grand Fiction Challenge, which carries cash prizes.
Word Counter
To check whether your story fits within the 650 word limit, copy and paste it into THIS LINK...
September Anonymous Poetry Challenge
September Anonymous Poetry Challenge
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. Pack your bags and get a move on. The prompt for this Month is "Moving On.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by Augusts Laurette winner, rcallaci is “Moving On”
This is Anonymous Month (please remember to PM rcallaci rather than post your poem on the board)
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve entrants' first rights...
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. Pack your bags and get a move on. The prompt for this Month is "Moving On.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by Augusts Laurette winner, rcallaci is “Moving On”
This is Anonymous Month (please remember to PM rcallaci rather than post your poem on the board)
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve entrants' first rights...
Story Frenzy August 2026: The Dreamlands
Story Frenzy June 2026
Analog Summer
Analog Summer
Challenge Brief:
Welcome to the August Story Frenzy Challenge: The Dreamlands.
This month’s Story Frenzy invites you to step into the Dreamlands, wherever and whatever you imagine them to be. Use the overarching theme of the Dreamlands, then choose one of the prompts below to shape your story and interpret it however you like.
Prompt:
- Forever and a Day
- High Midnight
- Private Island
Guidelines:
- Word Limit: For this challenge, your story should be a fiction piece of up to 2000 words.
- Entry Deadline: Entries must be posted by 23:59 GMT / 18:59 EST, Monday, August 31st.
- Entry Posting Details: Post your stories here in this challenge thread or entries...
LM August 2026: First line same as the last
Literary Maneuvers
August 2026
First line same as the last
August 2026
First line same as the last
Introduction
Something a little different this month. You can write about any theme, but your first and last lines must be identical.
This contest is open to all.
Your entry should be connected in some way to the monthly theme named above.
650 words max., deadline 23:59 BST / 18:59 EDT, Saturday, 15 August
If you win, you'll get a badge pinned to your profile, plus the chance to enter our February 2027 Grand Fiction Challenge, which carries cash prizes.
Word Counter
To check whether your story fits within the 650 word limit, copy and paste it into...
August 2026 Poetry Challenge
August 2026 Poetry Challenge
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. This month, the Laureate Winner, Nightfall, has once again risen to the challenge and chosen the prompt. The prompt for this Month is “An Unsent Text.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by our July Laureate Winner Nightfall, is “An Unsent Text.”
This is a “regular” month; therefore, entrants must post their entries this month.
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve...
Hiya Kids, Hiya, hiya, hiya. This month, the Laureate Winner, Nightfall, has once again risen to the challenge and chosen the prompt. The prompt for this Month is “An Unsent Text.”
Works created with generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Bard, or similar tools, are strictly prohibited.
This month’s prompt, chosen by our July Laureate Winner Nightfall, is “An Unsent Text.”
This is a “regular” month; therefore, entrants must post their entries this month.
Discussion of any entry or challenge-related issues may occur in either Bistro at any time during the challenge. Kindly be mindful that secure entries are discussed only in the Secure Bistro to preserve...
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