Write an R-rated short story.

Simon & Schuster is one of the world’s leading publishers and we are always looking for fresh new voices. Write a story, chapter, or essay about whatever you like. The 50 best entries will be announced by Prose and read by our editorial staff for consideration.

We are a literary agency seeking fresh talent. In 200 words or more, demonstrate your writing talent. We will be in touch with any and all promising participants throughout the rest of this quarter.

The snow pushes into the cold of my face.

Write a poem or short story inspired by the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Horror, romance, fantasy, modernized retelling - anything goes! Please tag me for the read. Happy writing!

Disturb me in 50 words or fewer

Please don't remember this.

Avante Garde.

Write about a terrible character—a monster, a villain, the worst person you have ever known—and make that character sympathetic to readers.

Once upon a field of snow

How does someone know they are capable? I need as many people as possible to answer this question for a school project

Letters

The dead walk out of the sea...

The neighborhood kids, always, avoid that tree.

My friend lost her mother recently, and I want to be there for her, but how can I do so? Write a poem, short story, prose, etc. about being there for someone who lost someone dear to them. Tag me @justaperson

You see an online job offer for a hired killer. Write a resume ensuring you get the job.

Okay, just curious, but how do you talk to someone you think it incredibly cute but can't find the words to articulate your feelings? You can write advice, poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, anything.

In Inspiration of my new book : "Midnight Memos About Love by Nokulunga Mazibuko" What is the ONE truth/opinion/question/quote you have about Love??

Word Play Time! Try to write a piece with every word starting with consecutive letters of the alphabet, like this: ("A Beastly Challenge, Don't Ewe Find? ") Miss-spelling allowed, as long as it makes readable sense. I wonder if anyone can make it through the whole alphabet with a coherent story?

A secret is only safe if the other person is dead.

Craft a story about an old god (or some kind of divinity) in a contemporary environment. Put Thor in a college frat. Let Anubis run a morgue. Have Apollo start his own shoes company to rival Nike’s. The possibilities are endless, but make sure you show both mythological depth and wit!

We all write right? Maybe you've written a book or a poem or something. Describe one of your book characters to me. or maybe a character you've made up in your head but isn't on paper. No Poems! Don't forget to tag me @Famewriter

If feelings were substances, what would they be?