Monthly SimLit Short Story Challenge: June/July 2022 Theme

 OHHHH I am so sorry!

I went off on vacation and forgot to publish this.

I will change it from May/June to June/July.

I am sorry for the neglect but life has been so busy and by the time I sit down at night exhaustion sets in and I am too tired to do much.

Please note – a little info to get you started:

This blog is updated in 3 parts:

Part 1 of this blog will present the current monthly theme, banner links, and challenge specifics for the current month.

Part 2 after the close of the monthly challenge this blog will be updated to add links to that month’s submissions and a link to vote in each category (veteran or novice) will be provided.

Part 3 After the vote closes an update to this blog post will be made to announce the top three Reader’s Choice in each category.

The current part of each month’s challenge blog will be at the top of the blog.



****If you are brand new to this challenge click here for info on starting and posting:

Monthly SimLit Short Story Challenge – Announcement & Info

Part 1

New theme for June/July 2022:

Our theme for the month is not an actual theme but instead, let’s have a little fun playing with a story writing format!

You pick the subject & your protagonist …

This is a great article that includes good info on writing in first person.

Point of View: The Ultimate POV Guide — with Examples

Challenge specifics for June/July 2022:

WORD  COUNT:

Up to 600 max

SCREENSHOT REQUIREMENT:

min 8 to max 20

DEADLINE:

31 July 2022 @ Midnight PST

TO ENTER:

Post your story on your blog AND give me a link in the MSSSC Forum:

(If you are new to the forum and cannot post a link yet let me know and I will help.)

Monthly Simlit Short Story Challenge – forum thread link

June/July 2022 participant banners

Select the banner you feel best represents you.

Submit in one of two categories:

Novice – blogging for a year or less

Veteran – blogging for more than a year and/or more experienced writer

Get your banner here:

(Dropbox Link)

Place whichever banner you choose at the beginning of your blog to indicate which branch of the challenge you are submitting to (Novice or Veteran).

Part 2 (later)

June/July 2022 Submissions & Vote

Veteran Submissions:



Novice Submissions:





Please be kind and read all of the entries before you make your vote;

Please remember to pick your 3 favorites in the poll.

The vote closes on TBD @ Midnight PST

*Veteran Vote Link*

*Novice Vote Link*

Thank you for your support ❤

Part 3 (later)

June/July 2022 Readers’ Choice Update (later)

Veterans:

Top three Readers’ Choice:

Novice:

Top three Readers’ Choice:

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