Address A Dress

Summary

The "Genius in a Bottle" publication invites writers to participate in a writing challenge centered on the theme of apparel, with specific guidelines for poetry and prose submissions.

Abstract

The "Genius in a Bottle" (GiaB) writing challenge, titled "Address A Dress," is the eighth in a series of prompts encouraging writers to explore the topic of apparel through poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. This challenge emphasizes the significance of attire in expressing one's identity, culture, and emotions. Participants are required to adhere to submission guidelines, including a 30-line limit for poetry and a 750-word cap for prose. Submissions must be original and exclusive to the GiaB challenge, with a clear reference to the prompt number and theme in the subtitle. Writers are also encouraged to engage with the Medium community by tagging other writers and using specific tags for their submissions. The challenge aims to discover and celebrate a diverse range of written works that reflect the multifaceted nature of clothing as a form of self-expression.

Opinions

The challenge organizers believe that clothing is a powerful medium for expressing one's soul and personal identity.
The act of dressing is seen as a way to convey mood, culture, personality, purpose, vocation, and intention.
The publication values originality and exclusivity in the submissions, ensuring that the works are fresh and unique to the challenge.
By inviting writers to tag others, the challenge fosters a sense of community and mutual support among Medium users.
The organizers express enthusiasm and anticipation for the diverse array of literary interpretations on the theme of apparel.

GiaB writing prompt #8

Draped across her form. Playful allure. Expressing her soul through her dress.

Admittedly, in some cases, the clothes do make the person. Fatigues imbue the soldier with stealth. A lawman’s uniform makes the police intimidating. Fire-resistant tunics protect fire-people from hostile environments. In all cases, however, it is the insuppressible soul of a person that speaks volumes through the choice of one’s attire. Through dress, one can sense another’s mood, culture, personality, purpose, vocation, and even intention.

The Guidelines

We cannot publish pieces or reward writers who self publish or publish at another publication, so those pieces have to remain external to the challenge. Only pieces submitted to Genius in a Bottle will be considered for the challenge. If inviting other writers from outside the publication, please ensure they are aware of this.

Poetry is to be limited to 30 lines but can be in any style. Fiction and non-fiction submissions are to be capped at 750 words.

Please refer to the prompt in the subtitle. Feel free to copy this as a template: GiaB prompt # [insert prompt number and theme here].

When submitting, please ensure that one of the 5 tags is GiaBprompt. Please ensure a second tag is Poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, as appropriate.

We would like to become exposed to writers and pieces that you have enjoyed in all of Medium. Please tag up to ten writers whose pieces you have enjoyed recently, or who you feel may enjoy participating in this challenge.

For further information pertaining to the challenge, please refer to the rules and guidelines.

And away we go. We look forward to enjoying the paradise of the written word with you all.

Victor Sarkin and Chirag

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‘Genius in a Bottle’ Prompted Writing Challenge

Address A Dress

GiaB writing prompt #8

The Challenge

The Guidelines