With the re-release of Disney’s The Lion King yesterday, I thought that it would be fun to take something from the movie and incorporate it into our writing contest for this month.
I found this really interesting commentary about The Lion King, and it gave me an idea that I think will challenge us all to dive deep into writing:
Water is a strong motif throughout [The Lion King]. Scar consistently tries to place Simba in waterless places to kill him. Instead of going to the watering hole, Simba goes to the Elephant Graveyard and is nearly eaten by hyenas. When he goes to the gorge, a place that once held water but no longer does, he is nearly killed by the stampede. At last Simba collapses in a wasteland where the earth is hard and cracked from the arid climate. Water is a symbol of life, a vital component of any creature’s survival.
October 2011 Writing Contest
Theme: Using water as a symbol
Goal: Write a flash nonfiction story (500 words or less) that incorporates water as a symbol. Common symbolism for water includes: new life, regeneration, washing away of guilt, and cleansing. You can use one of these or come up with your own interpretation. Also, submit a flash bio (50 words or less) about yourself.
Deadline: All entries must be received by Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 11:59 EST.
Prize: Your bio and story will be featured on our WordPress as our winner for the month. Our winner will also receive a personal critique and an official letter of recognition. Plus, it’s just awesome to tell people about.
Rules: One entry per person, per month. Must subscribe to the Vasz Books WordPress to be eligible.
After last month’s contest’s success, this will definitely be an ongoing part of Vasz Books. We will follow this format:
New contest posted on the first Wednesday of the month
Deadline on the third Wednesday of the month
Winner posted on the fourth Wednesday of the month
There is no entry fee, and absolutely no risk in getting involved. It’s great exposure and a great way to encourage ourselves to write. This is an excellent opportunity to try something new or keep up with your writing.
Use the following format to submit:
Subject: October 2011 – (your story title here)
Name
WordPress username
Bio
Story
Please send entries to SarahJaneofVasz@gmail.com.
I’ll be getting an official email soon, so keep an eye out for a change of submission email address next month.
Also, feel free to send me ideas of themes you would like to see in upcoming contests.
As always, happy reading and writing!
