October Writing Challenge (500 Words)

Each month, I provide a Writing prompt on my Microzine, encouraging fellow writers to stay sharp, compete in friendly competition, and challenge them to push past their creative boundaries. The winning piece will be featured in next month’s issue, as will any links the winner wants to share to promote their brand.

This month there are three (3) options to choose from:

October Prompts: “Season of Decay, Amber Helix, or Repugnance”

Rules:

Any style of Prose or Poetry is accepted.

It must be five hundred (500) words or less.

Only one (1) entry per writer per monthly contest.

Reprints and Simultaneous Submissions are encouraged.

This month’s deadline is 11:59 PM or by the end of Friday, November 22nd, 2024 to allow time for final edits.

You must be subscribed to The Bluebird Paradox on Substack to enter this challenge.

Your entry does not have to include the prompt word or phrase but must have the essence of the meaning captured. Metaphor and obscurity are encouraged and finding something beautiful in the darkness is even better.

If it is an “Open Call” all themes or genres are encouraged.

All entries must be sent to ChrisSadhill@gmail .com. Please use the Subject Line: Sadhill Writing Challenge (Include the Month). You may paste the story directly in the body of the email or attach a file. Please include any promotional links you would like to advertise.

This is an opportunity to showcase your talent and work while cross-promoting your brand with mine. In the future, there may be prizes awarded, but for now, there are none. I’m poor, damnit. If you have any donations, such as books or merch you’d like to donate for promotional giveaways, email me and I will spread the word in my next issue!

By entering, you agree for your work to be published in my MicroZine for no less than one (1) month and if chosen as the winner it will be included as content on my Substack.

You retain all rights to your work and upon request, I’ll gladly remove it for any reason following the featured month of publication. In the event of removal, the story title and name will remain listed along with any links to your new piece’s home, if you would like.

Find links to my Substack or website on my Prose. profile page to sign up or visit:

www. ChrisSadhill .com

https:// chrissadhill .substack .com/

Good Luck. See you next month!