Summary

The Globetrotters Writing Prompt for April's Monthly Challenge invites writers to share personal narratives about spring flowers, accompanied by their own photos, and to tag two related articles from the publication.

Abstract

The April Monthly Challenge from Globetrotters is themed "Floral Beauty Around the World," focusing on the springtime bloom. Writers are encouraged to submit stories that capture the essence of spring flowers, drawing from their travels and personal experiences. The challenge emphasizes the use of personal photographs rather than stock images and seeks narratives that explore the emotional and sensory impact of spring's floral beauty. Contributors are also asked to tag two articles from Globetrotters that inspired their submission or are related to the country they are writing about. The editors, including JoAnn Ryan, Anne Bonfert, Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages, Adrienne Beaumont, and Michele Maize, will review the submissions and announce winners at the end of the month.

Opinions

The author is excited about the spring bloom, especially after the significant rainfall in Southern California, anticipating a vibrant super bloom.
The challenge is not just about beautiful descriptions but also about evoking the senses and emotions associated with spring flowers.
There is an emphasis on personal connection to the subject, with a preference for stories that include the writer's own travel experiences and photos.
The editors value quality content and community engagement, as evidenced by the requirement to tag other writers' articles.
The challenge is designed to inspire creativity and heartfelt storytelling, with the editors themselves contributing but not competing.
The guidelines for submission are clear and detailed, including a maximum article length, image crediting, and the inclusion of specific tags and article references.

GLOBETROTTERS WRITING PROMPT

April Monthly Challenge — Floral Beauty Around the World

This month is all about spring flowers

I wasn’t the only one enjoying spring on my walk — Photo Credit: Author

As I was walking in a local park today, I couldn’t believe how many new flowers sprouted since I was there last week.

Spring has officially sprung here in Southern California. We’ve had an enormous amount of rain and you know what they say…

April showers bring May flowers

Although, I think they need to alter that saying a bit since so many flowers sprout in April.

We had the most beautiful super bloom here in California in 2019 and I am hoping that because of the rain, it is even more vibrant this year. It doesn’t happen every year, so I am heading out in search of flowers next week.

All I can think of lately is seeing a field of California poppies.

I have a few spots already on my radar and I hope that all of you Globetrotters are out in nature soon to marvel at our beautiful earth.

Carlsbad, CA Flower Fields — Photo Credit: Author

Here at Globetrotters, we’re calling out for your spring flower stories.

Please send us your drafts. We’re looking for some personal narratives inspired by the spring beauty you’ve witnessed across the globe.

Be creative and share from the heart.

We want your travel stories that include flowers and spring beauty but not pictures of flowers from your backyard, please. We’d love pictures and descriptions of the floral beauty from your travels.

We also ask that all monthly challenge stories include your own PERSONAL photos. No stock photos.

Include why flowers make you feel a certain way. Do they bring you peace? Do you stop and smell the flowers? How does that ignite your senses?

Where have you been where the beauty of spring took hold of you, captivating your eyes, and enhancing your smell, all while listening to them dance in the breeze?

If you need some inspiration, here you go:

The Most Beautiful Flowers I’ve Seen Traveling

When I Think of Spring Flowers, I Think of Lavender in France

The Smell of the Flower Fields Ignites All of My Senses

The Most Exotic Flowers Around the World

Where to See the Most Beautiful Flowers in…

A requirement for the monthly challenge submissions is to tag 2 articles that either inspired you to go to this place, have quality content about the same country you’re talking about or maybe it’s just a travel piece you really enjoyed reading.

You can use the search function to review our publication and look for articles about your destination. It’s easy and a great way to show appreciation to other writers out here.

We’re looking forward to your submissions. As always, at the end of the month, the editors of Globetrotters will announce their winners. While we also submit our entries, we do not participate in the competition.

Please remember to follow our guidelines when submitting an article:

The maximum article length must be 10 minutes.
Always credit your images. We only accept your own photographs in the challenge submissions. Please review our image policy if unsure.
Write your article in the form title-subtitle-title image.
Please add the tag “monthly challenge”.
Make sure that travel is still a focus of your story.
List 2 articles and tag the writers who created them
The challenge will run from April 1st until April 29th. We reserve the last day of the month to post the results from the challenge.
For more clarification on submissions, visit the Globetrotters submission guidelines.

Anne Bonfert has kicked off the challenge with a first submission describing the beauty of seeing flowers blooming in the desert for the first time. Check out her article to get some inspiration.

Floral Beauty in the Desert

Because nowhere else create flowers such a spectacle

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We, the team of editors at Globetrotters (JoAnn Ryan, Anne Bonfert, Jillian Amatt - Artistic Voyages, Adrienne Beaumont, and Michele Maize) want to thank you for your contributions and amazing stories.