#Contest

[found-in-retro-game-mags]

Final Fantasy VIII

“Pre-Order Final Fantasy VIII and enter to win a fantastic ride!” (Next Generation #56, Aug. 1999)

[mangaslab]

Wet T-shirt Contest

[one-time-i-dreamt]

In order to win the Eurovision contest this year, the singers had to compete in the Hunger Games instead. There was still a point system and you didn’t have to survive to win.

[incorrectsmashbrosquotes]

SMASH BROS SEXYMAN CONTEST: FINALE!

Bayonetta v. Luigi:

VICTOR:

LUIGI!

...Wow.

The Ultimate Smash Bros Sexyman is...

literally...

Just.

Some.

Guy.

[lorenzonuti]

More&Less.

Now available for purchase on INPRNT

[darksilvania]

My entry to The Aussie Artist's 30K followers contest over on instagram, to create a Convergent or Regional form changing the pokemon types according to this format

I choose to change the TYRANITAR's line Rock type for Bug

Changing TYRANITAR's line from Rock to Bug was kind of an obvious choice since both LARVITAR and PUPITAR already had "Larvae" and "Pupa" in their names, the only challenge was to turn TYRANITAR itself into a bug

LARVITAR (Bug/Ground) is based on a Thorn Bug, I choose this due to their similar looking bodies and colors,

PUPITAR (Bug/Ground) is not really based in any particular cocoon or pupa, even tho there are several species with spiky cocoons out there

KATYRANITAR (Bug/Dark) s the regional evolution of this line, it is based on the Armored Katydid or Armored Bush Cricket, a type of giant predator katydid from Africa. This bug fitted TYRANITAR perfectly as it is the "armor pokemon".

KATYRANITAR legs are actually really long but remain folded most of the time. Due to its large size, hoping would be too hard, so they only use them in very specific situations, like pouncing over a prey from a long distance, or getting away quickly from a fight with a larger member of their species, as they are cannibals.

[controversial-blorbo-bracket]

*Submissions are closed, here is where you can find the lists of all characters who made it in*

I now have a ko-fi

I love the idea of polls for characters that wouldn’t win otherwise because they’re too obscure, so I want to know what character people have the most strong opinions about, specifically who can split a room between negative or positive opinions the best.

For example: i haven’t heavily interacted with fandom since steven universe days so I’ll use Rose Quartz as an example. People either think she’s a soft uwu mom victim of the diamonds or an evil irredeemable space despot. I have never met a steven universe fan with a neutral opinion about her.

So that’s how your blorbo can win this poll: by being divisive. They don’t have to be popular or from a popular media, they just need the people who know them to have a strong opinion about them. In this poll, the character with the MOST EVEN balance of votes wins. I’ll post an example poll to show what I mean, but basically you’re encouraged to submit a blorbo if you love them or hate them! Either one helps them in this poll!

Here is where you can find the list of all characters with 2 or more submissions who made it in! Those with one submission who made it in will be added to this list in phases so I can check them.

Form has been removed from under the cut due to being closed but the rules remain up for reference:

- fictional characters only, no real people or characters based on real people, such as a minecraft youtuber’s self-named oc, or fictionalized versions of historical figures (ie no hamilton characters, but clone high or fate is fine)

- as stated above, only submit each character once, although you can submit as many DIFFERENT characters as you want. Sending this post to friends who hate your fave or vice versa is also fair game, as long as they only submit their true opinions!

- Although to add to the hopeful anti-bullying safeguard, and to publicly answer a question I was asked privately, you can also submit characters who are ocs from smaller or fan works, but only if you get explicit permission from the creator. I don’t want to make any smaller creators feel uncomfortable about their character being widely hated even if they are also widely loved

- you can love or hate the character for any reason as long as you have strong feelings about them! They’ll have a better chance of making it in and winning if they are a controversial character, but you don’t necessarily have to submit only characters you know are controversial. I’m also allowing particularly good reasoning/propaganda to sway me, although I’m planning to probably include 512 characters so that as many as possible can get in!

Inspired by @who-do-i-know-this-man @obscurewebcomictournament @obscurecharactershowdown @bestfictionaldivorce and others!

[sylvsforest]

Thank you for 300+ followers! In celebration, I’m doing my first DTIYS! Here’s the rules:

1: be following me

2: redraw this image in your style and post it with the hashtag #sylv300

3: post it on tumblr and tag me!

You can draw them as humans if you’d like, anything you’d like that isn’t nsfw

PRIZES:

1st place: a custom pony from me and your pony character featured in a Cutie Mark Contagion comic

2nd place: custom pony from me

3rd place: custom headshot of a pony

Deadline is March 1st! Have fun everypony!

[ladydeathofcrafts]

It took me a few tries before I settled on this cute lemon lime wizard for @slocotion contest!

His name is Starry the Wizard. He lives in the woods creating many lemons and limes for the creatures that live there.

[writingwithfolklore]

How to Write a Contest Winner

                Contests are a great way to get your name out there as a writer, gain credibility points for publishers, and sometimes earn a little bit of money or a prize along the way. I have submitted work to many, many contests, and now I’m on the editorial team for a magazine hosting its own!

                Here’s what I’ve learned about contest-winning writing:

1. It pushes the envelope

The biggest disappointment for me was learning that contests aren’t just looking for good writing. It’s not enough to just be a good writer—to win, you’re creating a piece that holds social, political, or cultural meaning.

                This means it has some sort of point, some reason for existing. It tells something important and new about the world or is commenting on a real issue.

                Writers tend to connect these real issues within society through personal experiences or stories told in an artistic/creative style. Creative non-fiction (if applicable) is great for this, but you can imbue these themes in any type of writing.

2. It has a clear point or theme

Your first step should be to create your theme. What are you saying about the world? What is it now, and what should it be? Solid themes may be: There isn't enough support for immigrants coming into the US, the schooling system ignores LGBTQ+ students getting bullied, traditional values ruin modern relationships with family across generations, etc.

3. It takes risks

This one is huge. Maybe I should have put it first on the list—consider this as a reward for getting this far in the post haha. Contest-winning writing does not (typically) look like traditionally published writing (this of course definitely depends where the contest is being held. It is true for many literary magazines, but may not be true everywhere. Double check what the formatting requirements are where you’re submitting). It can—but us editors want to read something we haven’t seen before. I want to be surprised and delighted by the chances and risks you take.

An example of this is playing with the form or design of the writing. Play with the space on the page—don’t just stick to how books are typically formatted. Go for the themes that push a boundary, opt for the unsafe ending.

This is the other side to ‘pushing the envelope’, your writing should also push the envelope on how we write. Know the rules of the game, break them tactfully and you’ve got a first placer.

4. But it also follows the rules

Best way to lose a contest is to ignore or forget the guidelines/rules of the contest. If there’s a theme, adhere to the theme. If they want you to keep your name off your submission, make sure you do so. If they need every submission to be under 1000 words, yours better be 999 or under.

The guidelines are usually found where you submit your work and they are the key to having a shot at the contest. If your piece doesn’t adhere to the rules, you may not get a second chance. Don’t waste your time and follow the guidelines!

Good luck! (Expect a follow-up post on contests to submit soon!)

[beeb-oob]

My submission for @yellosnacc 's silhouette contest!! Thank you for hosting this, i got this neat slug thing out of it :D

[found-in-retro-game-mags]

Mario's Birthday Bash Contest (VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine #87, Apr. 1996)

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I failed my Math exam because it was divided into two parts and the second one was a cake decorating context and I didn't realize it so I did mine really badly.

[incorrectsmashbrosquotes]

WELCOME TO THE SMASH BROS SEXYMAN CONTEST FINALS!

IN ONE CORNER WE HAVE THE AMAZING, THE BEAUTIFUL, THE UNSTOPPABLE BAYONETTA!

AND IN THIS CORNER WE HAVE THE OG SIDEKICK, THE GREEN MAN WITH A PLAN, LUIGI!

(insert long essay about how women need to be literal God-slayers to be considered on the same level as men)

NOW VOTERS.... ARE YOU READY?!?!?!

[beneaththetangles]

Giveaway: Win a Witchy Hatsune Miku Figure for Halloween!

Hello, boys and ghouls! Halloween is just around the corner and nothing says spooky like…Hatsune Miku? Well, at least she’s dressed as a witch and ready to trick or treat! Come win this kawaii figure of her! 🎃

It's easy to enter!

Follow us!

Like AND reblog this post

Double your entry by REPLYING: What candy do you want in your trick-or-treat bag?

The rest of the rule are below:

We'll accept entries up to 11:59 p.m. ET on October 20th

International entries are welcome

BtT staff may not enter

Spam and contest accounts may not enter

That's it! Good luck everyone!

[mablystore]

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