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Write a poem about fall.

Poetry

Write a poem inspired by your favorite saying.

Poetry

Write a poem inspired by your favorite song.

Poetry

Write an acrostic poem for the love interest of your story from the point of view of your protagonist.

Poetry

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

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127

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32660 points

#2 Deidra Whitt Lovegren

29002 points

#3 Abigail Airuedomwinya

22558 points

#4 Graham Kinross

18536 points

#5 Scout Tahoe

13252 points

#6 Chris Campbell

13074 points

#7 Story Time

12197 points

#8 Mary Bendickson

11226 points

#9 Thom With An H

11086 points

#10 Rayhan Hidayat

10257 points

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