📣📣 BEARly's ANNOUNCEMENT 🧸🧸
Unleash your imagination in our "Lucid Dreamscapes" contest! Explore the limitless possibilities of lucid dreaming and create a captivating story that transports readers to an unforgettable moment within a... dream! 💭
•> Guidelines📢:
- Genre: Your story can belong to any genre (horror, romance, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.), but it must remain appropriate for all audiences—no NSFW content allowed.
- Theme: Focus on the experience of being aware in a dream. How does this awareness affect the dreamer's choices, feelings, and interactions?
- Length: The story should be between 100-500 words.
•> Judging Criteria📝:
- Creativity: Originality of the dream concept and execution.
- Imagery: Vivid descriptions that evoke strong visuals and emotions.
- Engagement: Ability to captivate the reader and draw them into the dream world.
- Character Development: Depth of characters and their experiences within the dream.
•> Prizes👑:
Winners will receive a medal based on the creator's pick, AND we will post your amazing story on our BERIES-5 series based on your focused genre. (And we meant all story entries.)
•> Deadline⏳: Two weeks (from now).
✨ Unlock the door to your imagination and.. GOOD LUCK!! 💫
Love transcends time and space in this contest where writers are challenged to weave a tale of romance that spans different eras or dimensions. Your story should feature two characters who are destined to meet despite the barriers of time or reality. Whether they communicate through letters across centuries, find each other in reincarnated forms, or bridge the gap between parallel worlds, their love story should resonate with emotion and overcome the challenges of their circumstances. How does their connection defy the odds and shape their lives across different times or realms?
Guidelines:
Genre:Romance, with elements of fantasy or science fiction.Word Limit:2,000 - 6,000 wordsSubmission Requirements:Submit your entry as a chapter on Penana, tagged with "HeartsAcrossTimeContest". Include a brief author's note detailing the inspiration behind your characters and the unique challenges they face in their romantic journey.Judging Criteria:
- Creativity and originality in the portrayal of love across time or dimensions.- Development of characters and their relationship dynamics.- Emotional impact and depth of the romantic storyline.- Writing style and narrative voice.Eligibility:
The contest is open to all Penana members worldwide.Participants must have a valid Penana account.Submission Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by July 25, 2024.Late submissions will not be accepted.Awarding:
1st Place:Virtual Badge2nd Place:Virtual Badge3rd Place:Virtual BadgeRights and Permissions:
Participants retain copyright to their submissions.By entering the contest, participants grant Penana permission to feature their entries on the Penana platform for promotional purposes related to the contest.Disqualification:
Entries that do not adhere to the submission guidelines.Plagiarized or previously published works.Inappropriate content or violations of Penana’s community guidelines.Announcement of Winners:
Winners will be announced on the 27th of JULY.Winners will be notified via email and/or Penana platform message.Additional Terms:
Penana reserves the right to amend contest rules or cancel the contest if necessary.Participation in the contest constitutes acceptance of these rules.Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further inquiries.