A couple of weeks ago I asked what @thefreshfive account should do with the SBD earned from our posts, and contests to support new Steemians was a popular options.
In the future, these contest posts will be posted directly from the Fresh Five account. But considering my account has greater reach at this time, I wanted to try to get maximum exposure for the first couple of contests. All SBD from Fresh Five Contest Posts will be sent to @thefreshfive in the form of STEEM as prizes for future contests. Once we have a good following on the Fresh Five for these contests I will move the announcement posts to that account.
So Let's Get To It
Some of you may remember way back in the recesses of your mind that at one point I was running a writing contest called the "Plain Mike Writing Contest". In it, I found a piece of art from one of our fellow Steemians and used it as a prompt for people to write a fictional story. I'm going with the same process here, and with a new pool of artists to draw great works from as prompts. The art will come directly from users who are members of the @slothicorn community. We may follow the same sort of setup that @gmuxx uses with the Writer's Block challenge, where one week is a challenge for new art, and the second week is fiction based on that art.
Actually... as I think about it, that may be exactly what I do, but try to make it alternate weeks from what @gmuxx is doing, so on the week they are doing writing we are doing art, and on the week they are doing art we do writing. That would give people the opportunity to participate in both contests without being overwhelmed.
So there... I typed out a plan. I am not sure what the format of that contest is, but we are going to work Sunday to Sunday, with new contests being announced sometime late Sunday and submissions due by midnight Eastern Time on the following Sunday.
Our First Prompt
I wanted to feature one of the members of the @slothicorn community who has been working really hard on her art. Our first art prompt comes from @alexandravart. I went back a ways in to her art history and found something some people might not have seen for awhile. I really like this picture as a prompt, as there are many questions that you can ask about this young woman as a character to write about.
Some things you could look at here:
Is this figure living or dead?
What is the fabric covering her? Doesn't really look like it is clothing... so what is it.
Why is she in the middle of a field?
All of these and more are things you can explore.
Contest Rules
- Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time Sunday February 11.
- Entries must be original work and be based on the art prompt
- Entries should be at least 500 words. I'm not going to word count, but this is not a micro story contest, so substance does matter.
- Entries should be posted as their own posts and tagged Fresh5, title should include "Fresh 5 Writing contest - Title of the story", Once posted come and post a link in the comments of this post.
Prizes
Second Place 5 STEEM
Here's my entry! 😊😊 https://steemit.com/minnowsupport/@orchidjoyce/fresh-5-writing-contest-the-rain-behind-my-sunshine
This is my entry for this contest
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@lavanyalakshman/fresh5-writing-contest-a-beautiful-love-story
Here is my entry :
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@masterpiz/fresh-5-writing-contest-hiding-place
Thanks
Buenas tardes, soy venezolana y he participado en el concurso, aquí el link de mi entrada, espero les guste. Saludos a todos <3
Fresh 5 Writing contest - Ángel caído
This is awesome
This is my entry :https://steemit.com/fresh5/@alale/fresh-5-writing-contest-jumoke
Thanks for this opportunity!
Here is my entry to the contest
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@emmakwisequote/fresh-5-writing-contest-i-will-rather-die-waiting-than-to-go-home
now I read :D and this is very exciting, I could answer the questions about my initial inspiration, about the character and the fabric covering her, but that would be such a mistake because I wanna see how talented writers will run wild with this.
I might illustrate the winning story if I feel inspired...
Also I will resteam and upvote the participants posts :D
So Get out there and start writing!
good luck and inspiration to you all!!
So glad you are excited by it! Yeah, I like letting the imagination run wild with the piece and see how many different directions it might go. I plan on trying to find the time to write a promotional entry myself around mid-week, if I can find the time.
Thank you for your support and your continued creativity that you bring to Steem!!!
I made some promotion too and will do one from my personal account too just for this one :P
https://steemit.com/ccommonsart/@ccommons.art/wall-of-fame-initiatives-eddition-1
Hi there. This comment is to let you know that your contest has been included in @moneyinfant's Steemit Writing Contests: Issue #11. The list is updated on a daily basis and your contest will remain on the list until its expiration - there's nothing you need to do.
The list was created to save writers the excessive amount of time spent searching through the #contest tag for writing contests. Now they can just come to the list each day, see new contests and use their time doing what they love - writing.
If you'd like to help spread the word about the Steemit Writing Contest list I'd really appreciate a resteem, but it certainly isn't necessary. The project is simply meant to help writers save time and contest creators attract more contestants.
Have a Steemy Day!
P.S. If you know of any contests I've missed I'd love to hear about them. Thanks!
Here is my entry into your contest, thank you for allowing me the opportunity.
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@sultnpapper/fresh-5-writing-contest-madre-del-muertas
Cool! Very much look forward to reading it!
Oh great,i will surely participate in this contest. God knows i used to disturb @alexandravert about things of this nature. Now i have the opportunity to put pen into paper and write....
Thanks for the great prompt
My entry for the contest:
https://steemit.com/writing/@diebitch/fresh-5-writing-contest-breaking-point
Here is the link to my entry :D
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@incomprehensibl3/fresh-5-writing-contest-title-of-the-story
Must be submitted exactly 11:52pm Feb 11,2018.
Or any time before then?
Any Time before then is perfectly fine. I see we have one entry in already!
what a wonderful opportunity to have stumbled across. here is a link to my competition entry:
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@offtherecord/fresh-five-writing-contest-the-pain-that-comes-with-beauty
hope you enjoy.
That was quick! I look forward to reading!
Awesome, good luck with this. I have resteemed it and will share with The Writers' Block.
Thanks man! Much appreciated! I hope to get a cool mix of experienced Steemians and new folks working on stuff!
Hey @artz, can you add this into your contest compilation?
Great idea Mike!
amigos del mundo soy de Venezuela y les traigo mi participación, hacer clic para enlazar mi entrada.
I LOVE THIS
wow...!!! nice post @mikepm74 . i like your post to much. thanks for share The Fresh Five's First Steem Backed Contest! Writing Prompt Challenge post.
Muy interesante pongamos a volar nuestra imaginación , éxito!
Just sent 40 SBD and 20 STEEM to the bid bots to try to getthis post some added visibility. Want as many people participating as possible!
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Really like this contest idea! I resteemed and look forward to entering.
Excellent contest
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Haven't read yet, just woke up, but this made me smile at first hour 😀🙏🤗
Thank you for this , am am so curious what people come up with 😊
love the hair she drew.
Your challenge was added to Steemit Contest Compilation (05.02-11.02): Win free SBD and STEEM for current week.
Thank you @mikepm74 for giving Steemians (especially minnows) a chance to get free STEEM.
Awesome inspiration to get people writing.. including myself. Thanks guys, I'll submit my post soon!
i will definitely participate in this contest it is so cool
aquí esta mi entrada al concurso, espero que les guste ;)
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@paouzcategui/fresh-5-writing-contest-title-of-the-story
Hello! I was wondering if I can use the illustration as I publish my entry?
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@nikisteem/fresh-5-writing-contest-love-waits
This is my entry:) Please enjoy!Happy Valentine's Day 2018
hi Steemians here is the link to my post https://steemit.com/fresh5/@lexyflexy/fresh-5-writing-contest-the-dying-lady
hi Steemians here is the link to my post https://steemit.com/fresh5/@lexyflexy/fresh-5-writing-contest-the-dying-lady
Here is my entry
https://steemit.com/fresh5/@russiamarvis/fresh5-writing-contest-sad-day-of-beauty
Hi! just elegantly late, here's my entry :) https://steemit.com/fresh5/@isa93/back-home-an-entry-to-the-fresh-5-s-writing-contest
Thank you for running this contest. Here's my entry: https://steemit.com/writing/@jayna/fresh-5-writing-contest-legend-of-the-scroll