Monthly Flash Contest
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On the first Saturday of each month, we publish a Weekly Creativity Prompt on our website, Stonesoup.com, and feature it in our first newsletter of the month. This prompt is also a flash contest! To enter the flash contest, simply use the prompt from either the website or the email and submit your response by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the following Sunday (8 days to submit)
Contest Details
The Monthly Flash Contest is published at the beginning of the month. The first week of the month is the only week that this contest runs. Your submission is due by 11:59 PM Pacific time on the following Sunday. The winners are posted the following month.
Categories: Below, you will find a writing and art prompt for you to choose from. Only choose one category and submit one prompt! Additional submissions will disqualify you.
Length: It depends on the prompt. Some of them will have specific instructions (e.g. write a 10 line poem, or a three paragraph piece of prose, or compose a still life photograph). Other writing prompts might be more open, suggesting you write a story or rework one you already have, or make a piece of art on a theme. Where the prompt specifies, follow the guidance on length and/or medium. If it doesn't specify, it's up to you how long or short you make your writing (but remember, this is a flash contest, so we don't expect you to write a novel!).
Age Limit: For the flash contests, we will accept work from those age 18 and under.
Deadline: Sunday, February 9th, at 11:59 midnight (Pacific Time).
Entry fee: $2.00
Results and Prizes: We will select up to 5 Winners and up to 5 Honorable Mentions by early next month.
Publication: We will publish the Winners' work on the Stone Soup Blog; and announce each week's Winners and Honorable Mentions in our Saturday Newsletter.
Monthly Flash Contest February Prompt (Remember - only choose one!):
Create a story, poem, artwork, or musical composition that reimagines Valentine’s Day in an unexpected way. Avoid typical Valentine’s words like love, roses, and hearts, and instead, use unconventional imagery, themes, or emotions to express connection and affection. Think beyond the traditional and surprise us with something truly unique!
Good luck!