![creative-writing-500-contest-1280.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ4hNrMkPoDTuAsusDABFNewVxtPS3QGuhUaccLcBjXsC/creative-writing-500-contest-1280.png) Since I have gotten so much wonderful support with my writing and blogging, I wanted to celebrate gaining 500 followers by doing a writing contest. I ALSO wanted to show some of my kids *(plus one of my favorite pseudo kids)* some support and use their artwork for the writing prompts now that some of them are actually on steemit *(and figuring out how to work the platform a little more!)* Choose one of these pieces of artwork AND one of the writing prompts listed below. **Write a short story based on your choice of art & prompt.** ## Art Prompts (Choose ONE, **CLICK ON THE PHOTO to go to the original Art Post**): *** ![Paris-art-clip4.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQzMkmDiRFgCkXyLMEuJRT2fLPMs42PGQ7Yswa4VQVJLK/Paris-art-clip4.png) *** ## @abyni [![dots-400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcY4CDTLep9ZMmSU2pJHmqGnHpr83EuKvud257og2NMvp/dots-400.png)](https://steemit.com/art/@abyni/character-drawing-artwork-for-writing-contest) *** ![Paris-art-clip3.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVnpzGkQR8KufzK9wuEzaQQnZx5dJvvQX5rn8bytQ5CHg/Paris-art-clip3.png) *** ## @loliboofae [![loliboofae-400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmatFSKprU9smTgtnPsAV9KTnAjZuKtcqxeXJoHdZKo8yx/loliboofae-400.png)](https://steemit.com/art/@loliboofae/my-character-creation-for-byn-s-creative-writing-contest) *** ![Paris-art-clip.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNSQ3xiJvQwxuRtzhTd7JHfmjDz5ZzHgRzrE8tzpRvZPL/Paris-art-clip.png) *** ## @knightengale [![knightengale-contest.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZgB8Hf6Lxjmfahu92ACiS7qUC5Dabxp4RA4a6YuMYgz3/knightengale-contest.png)))](https://steemit.com/art/@knightengale/breakfast-tiffany-s) _{This photo links to a more current post of his, because [this post](https://steemit.com/art/@knightengale/ren-fair-musician) is already past payout thanks to me getting way too sick to keep up with steemit/blogging and this contest in time! You can upvote the linked post as part of your entry instead. Thank you.} *** ![Paris-art-clip2.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVu2wDTGKJJdcKrjohFp6rFXitRsbizRNpZX1r2XEKVPP/Paris-art-clip2.png) *** ## @ikaraboutyou [![ikaraboutyou.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmem6xhY4Pe3P35LaxCQnbCvqHfcSSY4sjrjqMLpL7LajR/ikaraboutyou.png)](https://steemit.com/contest/@ikaraboutyou/creative-writing-contribution-for-byn-contest) *** ![Paris-art-clip2.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVu2wDTGKJJdcKrjohFp6rFXitRsbizRNpZX1r2XEKVPP/Paris-art-clip2.png) *** ## Writing Prompts (Choose ONE): * You sat down to write, but the keyboard started moving on its own accord. Words were appearing on the screen before your eyes... * She read the note, folded it up and nudged it into the gutter with her foot. * You wake up and find yourself in an entirely different time period or universe. * Your very random and unique magic power. * You are the King in a fairy tale and your daughter is kidnapped. You are shocked by the unexpected hero who rescues her. ## RULES: * Must use ONE of the provided piece of artwork as inspiration * *AND* Must include ONE of the provided writing prompts * Must be between 500-1,500 words. * Use #fivehundredcontest for one of the tags in your post. * Must UPVOTE this post AND the original artwork post from the artwork that you use as your prompt. (click the photo of the artwork to go to the original post) * Leave a positive comment on the original artwork post. * Leave the **link to your entry** in the comments of THIS POST ### Appreciated but not required: * Resteem this post * Resteem the artwork post from the piece that you chose to write about. * Follow @byn ***or*** any of the artists whose artwork is featured here @loliboofae @abyni @knightengale @ikaraboutyou ## Prizes (judged on all around writing, creativity and imagination): * 5SBD First Prize * 3SBD Second Prize * 2SBD Third Prize To be judged by @serapium and myself. We will take opinions from the artists as well, in the event of a tie. ## DEADLINE: March 13th * Make sure you upvote the posts before it's too late, but you can post a link to your entry through March 13th. ![Paris-art-clip2.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVu2wDTGKJJdcKrjohFp6rFXitRsbizRNpZX1r2XEKVPP/Paris-art-clip2.png) ![Steemit Bloggers](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYhhQejEA2pV2iAoMDotLaAuxdvXgichD6ddXkbFJGfKy/steemitbloggers.gif) [![Appreciator](https://steemitimages.com/DQmT23Akd2EGD5njf6BTmjpSKxkXeQVXLoRhzabCm7xwMuz/appreciator_small.png)](www.steemit.com/@appreciator) _{Animated Banner Created By @zord189} [![TGP_Light_Banner.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYpVC9dSovdGoR8FYWkJR4FGzXgc5XRZMghSQ3V7RR2aP/TGP_Light_Banner.jpg)](https://discord.gg/QU8ASsh) [![IOW COLOR LOGO.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYc3Ncto2Q52AeT5TKxTuyoCNtYnY5Ytze7hEU8hiNonj/IOW%20COLOR%20LOGO.png)](https://discord.gg/TPh9dHM) art and flair courtesy of @PegasusPhysics ![Paris-art-clip2.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVu2wDTGKJJdcKrjohFp6rFXitRsbizRNpZX1r2XEKVPP/Paris-art-clip2.png) ![byn-sig.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNezsE1h1TBqTRZyr9J95TYHZD7rFyFkG5y2gKTXUaSvc/byn-sig.png)