*drum roll please* After hosting my first writing contest on the blog last year, many of you have asked if I will be doing another one. So I'm pleased to announce the... 2nd annual Worth it All Blog Story Contest!! Last year's story contest, Once Upon a Time, was so much fun. And I'm so excited for my 2018 story contest, Beauty for Ashes. Ready for some details? Beauty for Ashes story prompt: There comes a time in all of our lives where we feel a little bit broken. Because the truth is that we live in a broken world. Disappointment shakes us, heartbreak crushes us, loss devastates us. We have all lost someone or something that we love. Where is the hope in a broken world? How can we hope for beauty from the ashes of disappointment or hurt or loss? "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) We are given the promise that while things may not turn out our way, they'll always turn out for our good and His glory. He really does give beauty for all of our ashes. (Isaiah 61:3) ~Details~ Contest Begins: February 2, 2018 Deadline for entries: March 2, 2018 Winner announced: March 9, 2018 Rules: ~Maximum of 2,000 words. Fiction story can be anywhere between that word count, but cannot exceed that amount. ~Type your story in a Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman font and font size, 12. ~Only include story title and story content in your first document. ~In a separate document include story title, your first and last name, and your age. You may also include, if you so desire, a short bio and picture for the blog to be used if you are chosen as a winner. ~Our judge will not know the authors of the stories when she is judging, which is why we need two separate documents. Do not include your name in the document with your story, but do not forget to include the story title! ~The above story prompt must be used in some way in your story. Use this to launch your story ideas and plot. Use your imagination to make your story unique and your characters come to life. ~Please submit all entries to: [email protected]. ~If you have any questions or concerns, contact me using my email address or the contact form here on my blog! Prizes: Grand prize: Winner's choice of 1 PDF digital copy of any of my five published books. Winner's story will also be featured right here on my blog and shared on my social media accounts. Runner up: The runner up will have their story featured on my blog and also shared on my social media accounts. Announcing Our Special Guest Judge for the Contest! Our guest judge who will be judging the stories for the Beauty for Ashes Story Contest will be...MacKenzie Morganthal! I'm so grateful Kenzie agreed to judge for this contest! Kenzie has been a writer for over ten years and has authored two novels in the Mission for Freedom series, Not Abandoned and Out of the Dark. She has lots of wisdom to share regarding writing and I know she will do a great job as a judge for this contest! Thank you, Kenzie! Ready to get writing? Comment and let me know if you plan to participate! On your mark...get set...go!
MacKenzie Morganthal
2/3/2018 02:36:39 pm
So excited to start reading the entries!
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:23:55 pm
You're the best <3
Anna P.
2/3/2018 06:06:08 pm
I am so excited!!!! YAY!! I will start working on my story tonight! Thank you for doing this, Bella, and for being the guest judge, Kenzie! :)
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:24:17 pm
Yay! I can't wait to read your story, Anna! :) 2/3/2018 10:50:14 pm
EEK!!!! I was so excited when I saw this! I am totally entering, I've been looking forward to this since I entered the last one! =) I am so thrilled!
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:24:59 pm
Yayy! I'm so happy you're entering again and I can't wait to read your article, friend! :)
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:27:14 pm
I mean, read your story XD
Chalice
2/4/2018 04:00:48 pm
Yes! I'm hoping to participate! :)
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:25:22 pm
Awesome, Chalice! :)
Grace F.
2/5/2018 11:32:53 am
So excited you are doing another story contest! I will try my best to come up with a story to enter, but we'll see how that goes. I haven't been writing as much lately as I should.
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:25:58 pm
If you get the chance to write one, I'll be so excited to see it! :)
Bella Morganthal
2/8/2018 12:26:37 pm
Awesome, Amie! :)
Bella Morganthal
2/18/2018 03:31:40 pm
Yay! Awesome, Alyssa :) I just found your site today, but I love what I'm seeing! I'd like to try to participate in your contest, even though I'm completely new. Everything I've seen so far here has been such an inspiration. I just started my very first blog last week and I'm honesty feeling a little over my head, but writing is my passion and my calling and so I'm going to do my best to try to become a part of this blogging community and learn all I can!
Bella Morganthal
2/18/2018 03:34:31 pm
Thank you so much, Coralie! :) I'd love for you to enter the contest! And congratulations on starting your blog! Keep up the great work! <3
Bella Morganthal
2/18/2018 03:34:50 pm
Awesome, Molly! :) Comments are closed.
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