Reminder: Ekphrastic Challenge Deadline

I'm just popping in to remind everyone that my Ekphrastic Challenge ends on February 1st (MST)! As I'm writing, that's right around 4.5 days.

I'll be posting the winners by the end of day February 5. First place will receive a $10 tip, second place a $5 tip, third place $2, and any runners-up will get $1.

For more information, please revisit the rules article below. There you will find the story criteria, the rubric I'll be using, and the photo assignments.

All the stories I've read so far have been incredible. No matter who wins, I'm honored to have been able to read the creations of your minds. You are all so talented. Thank you so much for joining in on the fun. ❤️

You'll be pleased to hear that this will not be the last of this challenge! I'm planning to run it again. Whether you participated this time or didn't get a chance to, it will be open to everyone. What I love about this challenge is that it allows the community to inspire the community. Everyone gets to contribute to the prompts-side and the submission-side, making it all the more special for everyone involved.

I'm not sure exactly when I'll run it again—probably in a few months, around spring—but if you're interested, stay tuned. Hope to see you there for it!

I'm very excited to read the rest of the stories!

Cheers!