Collaborative Rhyming Poem
Poetry Contest
1. Read ALL rules since some do NOT show except on Contest Announcement Page
2. Poem contest is designed for ONLY 2 Fan Story authors
3. NOT blind--name will automatically display for Author who POSTS entry. Both
authors, however, should mention their names (or pen names) in description box,
dedication, and/or notes--choose at least one of these or all
4. RHYME SCHEME--some pattern, which is authors' choice, should be evident--
Near Rhymes are acceptable, although no more than 3 pairs which covers a total
of 6 lines
5. NO mono-rhymes, any style of sonnet, haiku or 5-7-5 suite or similar style--
so, No sonnets, no haiku, and no 5-7-5 or other short styles
6. LENGTH--MINIMUM of 12 lines with MAXIMUM of 23 lines
7. TITLE may be included in body of poem, as well as Dedication for a total
of 3 lines which are NOT counted in the length of poem
8. AUTHOR NOTES acceptable
9. NO music, videos, or animation
10. ONE image--author's choice or not
11. FONT--one color font chosen from what FS offers on Advanced Editor
12. TOPIC--author's choice EXCEPT: no COVID-19, political figures, laws,
or governments
13. At least 5 submitted entries before voting booth opens
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
