Leave our jaws dropping and our hairs standing up by participating in this exclusive writing contest!
ABOUT: May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! However, the cultures, communities, peoples and identities of Asian people and Pacific Islander people are incredibly diverse, unique, and beautiful. Asian communities and Pacific Islander communities are often so different, and with this month rolling around, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate these differences, unity and the faucets of identity. In honor of our Asian & Pacific Islander relations, @WPIndigenous is challenging you to write a story following one of the three prompts below to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander communities this month! Celebrate the diverse experiences, voices and cultures of Asian & Pacific Islander communties with us before the end of May!
DETAILS & CRITERA:
No matter what prompt you pick, you must include the image in your story. The quote is there for motivation - you can directly use it in your work, or just be inspired by it, it's up to you. Please state which prompt you're following at the beginning of your story.
All submissions will be judged on creativity, digestibility, and cover design. Creativity = Is it original? Is it unique? Is interesting, is it keeping your readers engaged? Digestibility = Is it easy to follow along? Does the punctuation/grammar hinder or enhance the reader's ability to understand your story? Does the overall story make sense? Cover Design = Is your story cover high quality? Does it match what your story is about? Does it draw the reader in?
Your story can be any number of chapters, but it must be complete upon submission. Please write no less than 100 words, and no more than 3500 words. All stories must be published on Wattpad for the duration of this contest.
Your submission can be any genre.
You may submit an unlimited number of stories. However, each story must be filled out as their own submission (no submitting multiple at once, please submit them all individually).
Submissions are open until 11:59pm PST on May 31st, 2023.
PROMPTS:
Prompt 1
"No cliff is so tall it cannot be climbed." 'A'ohe pu'u ki'eki'e ke ho'a'o 'ia e pi'i ― Native Hawaiin saying
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Prompt 2
"It sounds cheesy to say it, but there's music in the air there." ― Bruno mars
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Prompt 3:
"Identity is the history that has gone into bone and blood and reshaped the flesh. Identity is not what we were but what we have become what we are at this moment." ― Nick Joaquín
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PRIZES:
First place will receive:
A shoutout on our wall and in this story
An exclusive sticker unique to this competition (and assistance in placing it on your cover if needed)
Your story added to an exclusive first place winners reading list
A permanent follow from us
A short, positive review of your story from us
Second place will receive:
A shoutout on our wall and in this story
An exclusive sticker unique to this competition (and assistance in placing it on your cover if needed)
Your story added to an exclusive second place winners reading list
A short, positive review of your story from us
Third place will receive:
A shoutout on our wall and in this story
An exclusive sticker unique to this competition (and assistance in placing it on your cover if needed)
Your story added to an exclusive third place winners reading list
SUBMIT YOUR STORY:
In order to submit your story, please follow the below rules and comment "submitted" once you have officially submitted your story to our Identity: AAPI Heritage Month writing contest!
1. Tag 3 friends
2. Follow @WPIndigenous permanently
3. Fill out the following google form link: https://forms.gle/cqBZ7Dyyyd7W6Vzf8
We are incredibly excited to read your submissions!
Please comment or PM if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for supporting @WPIndigenous and participating in this contest!
