I mentioned in a previous post that I want to start a regular fairy tale prompt exercise, in which I post a photo, image, word, phrase, or song for inspiration. People can then link the fairy tale creations that result, and all participants will be encouraged to enjoy each others' work and give feedback, if desired.
To launch this exercise and get the word out, I am hosting a contest.
Two entries will be picked to each win a $15 Barnes & Noble gift card. That should do for a crisp, new soft-cover (but you can spend it on anything).
One winning entry will be picked at random. That's right, all you have to do is try and you stand a chance at winning. I don't want people to be discouraged because of lack of writing experience or because they feel that they don't stand a chance against competition.
That being said, I do want people to make an effort to write to the best of their ability.
Therefore, the other winning entry will be picked by me, based on originality, style, use of language and imagery, storytelling, and execution.
How to Participate
Here is the prompt:
 |
| copyright Lissie Elle Laricchia |
Follow the instructions bellow carefully. Failure to follow the guidelines may disqualify.
- Write a short fairy tale story or poem inspired by this photograph. It must be fantastic or mythical in nature. Other than that, the domain is entirely up to the author. Please no stories longer than 3,000 words. Must be suitable for young adults.
- Post the direct link to your entry using inlinkz below. Then comment to let me know you have entered.
- I retain the right to add to or alter the rules as needed.
Good luck! I will post about this as soon as my current giveaway is over.
ReplyDeleteGreat prompt.
Thank you, Kate!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, and what an amazing photo! I'm already looking forward to writing about this, and will be sharing this on my blog to help get the word out - community is important, especially to us writers. Thank you, Christie, for taking on the task and sharing your art and enthusiasm with us all. -Kathrin
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathrin. I am humbled and encouraged by your words. People so often marginalize fairy tales as "for children" and ridicule writers for our lofty aspirations. It's important to me that we all keep telling each other stories. Our words matter.
ReplyDeleteShould we still post and link our fairy tales, or wait until the contest is re-announced?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your question, CitzenjaQ. Please wait until I re-announce the contest to link up your fairy tale. I would like them all to be gathered together under the same post so we can all enjoy each other's writing. :)
ReplyDeleteI just finished, though!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm really excited to read it! Thank you for participating. I will give you a personal reminder when the contest is opened again. (is this the evil Jalixx or the good one?)
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteFinished mine too! Thanks for the fun contest. (The deleted comment was mine- been trying to get openID to work for my wordpress site, had to settle for my Google login)
ReplyDeleteOlivia, please hold onto it. I intend to re-open the contest when my life settles down. I am looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThis is good Jalixx3. :) Thanks for the promised reminder. I was worried I would miss the contest. My brother is also working on a story; we'll see if he finishes it...
ReplyDeleteI hope this contest is still going to come off--it has been permanently back-burnered, has it?
ReplyDelete