A Contest A Year In The Making

Hey, want to do something that will not only help you stay involved all year without taking too much time and perhaps grow in your work, but also get the chance to win stuff?!? Well, then, let me introduce my year long contest that will have you submitting something every month. Yes, every month.

This is something I started for those of us who don't have a lot of time or are just a bit lazy. It's motivation to really get creative, because a little incentive goes a long way.

Just try this.

It'll be fun, I promise.


Formalities:

Rule 1.

This contest is open to:
Poetry
Prose
Photographs
Traditional and Digital Art

Rule 2.

Pieces are not to focus on the weather or holidays of the month. References to these can occur, but what is really wanted are experiences, memories, something that connects you personally to that specific month.

Creativity is the key.

Rule 3.

You cannot submit the 12 months at one time. You have to wait for each month to come up to submit it. For example: Now is January, so I will only accept January submissions. However, once a month has passed, you can still enter the previous months. If you don't see this til March, obviously you will want to submit all the months before to catch up. But please, this does not mean, unless you just happen to see it at December, that you can wait until December to submit everything. Try to keep up with submitting pieces as it will make it less stressful on all.

Rule 4.

Must be new pieces. Not old pieces. Not old works dusted off and spiffied up. And your own work. Brushes and stock are allowed for photos and art pieces. If you are submitting poetry or prose and use preview images, it has to be your image. Not a photobucket picture fixed up in Photoshop and called yours.

Rule 5.

You can enter a piece in every category for every month or which month you choose, but you are limited to TWO in the same category if you are only submitting in one category.

Rule 6.

On Submission: When you post it, note me with the link and the title of the piece, or I will not know you are entering. You must do this to be officially entered.

Also, in your post's author's comments, you must credit this contest and link to the journal (here ----> [link] ) so that others can get involved if they want. If you do not link and credit this contest, you will not be judged. You will be put on the participants' list still but will not be eligible to win.

Please follow all rules carefully.

There are no limits on prose and poetry, but please, keep them within reason.


I'll be taking notes on pieces as they come, but nothing will be judged until the end of the year, December 31st. that gives everyone a chance to participate and perfect their entries. You've got a whole year people!


Judging:

There will be four big winners at the end of the year for each category, and 12 (!!!!) winners for each respective month. I know life gets busy and you might not be able to finish all months, but you might still win a month, but only people who complete pieces for all 12 months are eligible to be considered for one of the four big winners in their category.

On Prizes:

Due to the fact that prizes may become enhanced or added, go to the regualry updated journal (which I am showing again here ----> [link] ) to get more in depth info or to just check out who's getting in on this.

Feel free to comment or note me ( *ElectroBaby ) with any questions that you may have.

If you are interested, spread the word and let's rock '08!