Create a story using the picture above as inspiration.Your story must be a maximum of 2000 words long. Please submit using this FORM in order to have your entry count. The entry must be in English. We'll be assessing stories based on grammar and spelling, narrative voice, and overall creative execution. Your story must follow content guidelines outlined by Wattpad. Have fun and enjoy!
₪ The contest will begin on the 10th of April, 2020, and run through the end of the month. The deadline for entries is the 30th of April, 2020, 23:59 PM EST. Any entries submitted after this time will not be counted.
Winners will be announced in late May.
₪ The top entry will be added to our anthology, 'Live Your Myths' on the Myth and Legend profile.
₪ Winners will receive a shoutout from the Myth and Legend profile.
₪ Do I have to make a new book?
You can submit an existing or separate book but please ensure that when submitting, the link must be your entry link and we cannot add your existing book in our respective reading list.
₪ Does it have to be 2000 words and do I need to write a single chapter only?
As it's a one-shot contest, the word limit is that and not over. Adding more than one chapter is welcome but please keep in mind the whole book must meet our word limit.
₪ Can I do a co-written story with someone?Yes, you can!
₪ Can I enter more than one entry?As much we love to read your creative stories, only one entry per user is allowed.
₪ What about Mature? Are LGBTQ+ characters allowed?
Of course, we always welcome LGBTQ+ characters and stories! Mature is allowed as well but please remember that it must meet the content guidelines in order to be accepted.
₪ How will our stories get judged?
Stories are judged on various factors, such as writing quality (spelling, punctuation, and grammar), originality, and relation to our prompt.
₪ How do I submit my story for this contest?
Just complete this FORM and that's it!
Please note this contest and its rules were created by the mythandlegend team and is in no way affiliated with Wattpad Ambassadors or Wattpad HQ staff. We reserve the right to refuse entries that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Rules & Guidelines chapter or are triggering to our team. We are not obligated to provide feedback to all users, and any that we do provide is at our discretion.
Extensions will not be granted to ensure everyone is given an equal amount of time to complete and submit their entries. The decision of the judges is final and any abusive language directed towards the profile and its team will not be tolerated and will likely result in disqualification of your entry. Please review the guidelines carefully prior to submitting and send us a message if you have any questions or concerns you would like to raise.