A Writing Prompt contest is a special type of writing contest. Take a simple prompt and challenge other writers to write on that prompt.
Writers have a short amount of time to write on the topic. You specify the amount of time in hours when creating the writing prompt contest. After the deadline is reached a voting booth is available for one day to choose the winner.
There is a 3 member dollar fee to create a writing prompt contest. You can earn member dollars by writing reviews. If you decide not to create the contest (you do not click on the "create it" button on the next screen) your account will not be charged.
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What should I write in my writing prompt contest announcement?
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Writing prompts are simple challenges. They can be as short as "Write about _____" (fill in the blank) or specific challenges where you set a scene (A man walks into a diner and shouts "I have an announcement"). Writing prompts should be simple and to the point.
Click here to read some examples and for additional information. For more involved contests create a writing contest.
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Do I have to provide the prize?
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No. You do not need to provide the prize. You will specify an entry fee. Each member that joins your contest will pay an entry fee (in member dollars). That will create a prize pool which will go to the winner.
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Can I enter my writing into my own contest?
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Yes. You can enter your own contest.
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Who will determine the winner?
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After the deadline is reached we will create a voting booth. Everyone that participated will be asked to vote. They can not vote for their own entry. We will also make the voting booth available to other writers.
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How will the winner be paid?
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The site will pay the winner the full prize pool after the voting is completed. In the event of a tie the prize pool will be split.
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After I create my contest what should I do?
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The site will take care of running the contest. We do recommend that you check in on your contest from time to time to answer any questions that may be asked in your contest forum.
