~soul-perfume is a group for writers of all kinds to come together and share their work and ideas, to inspire one another and to make new friends through their love of words.

We hold fortnightly contests where members are asked to write a piece in any genre on a given theme.

This fortnights contest is a Word Prompt List.


The Contest

This fortnights contest will be a word prompt.
All you have to do is write a piece using the following words:

Ash
Book
Fade
Grow
Languish
Ocean
Opera
Quiet
Realise
Roots
Waterfall

You can write poetry or prose.
You have to use all the words, in any order.


The contest begins on Thursday 25th October , all submissions must be in by Thursday 1st November , the judging period then begins and ends on Thursday 8th November.

If you have any queries, ideas, suggestions et cetera about this contest, or if you would like me to add something to the contests description please comment on this news article.


- Push your imagination and your writing skills
- Be original - originality stands out



Rules:

- Poetry or prose - it's your choice
- No word limit


Rating & Commenting

All comments should be constructive; do not simply say that you 'like' the piece or that it is 'beautiful'. Explain why you like it and what you think could be improved on.

When you comment on a piece of work you are required to rate it.

1 is the lowest rating and 10 is the highest.

The piece of work with the highest rating wins the contest.


Entries should be judged on

- 1. Relevance to the theme
- 2. Workmanship (face value, presentational quality)
- 3. Creativity
- 4. Intrigue (interest, provokes thought, etc)


Submitting Work


To enter the contest all you have to do is complete the writing task given and submit it via note with 'Submission' in the subject line.


Remember to include:

- Title of entry

- Desription & keywords

- Catagories

- A link to your entry



The contest will run for two weeks, the first week will be for submitting work and the second will be the judging period. The winning piece will be the groups featured deviation for the next week.

All submissions must be new writing to ensure that everyone gets a fair go at the contest.


Submission Deadline: Thursday 1st November '07 (UK time)


Thanks and good luck,