Hodgepodge Challenge

Summary

The undefined website presents a writing challenge called "Hodgepodge Challenge — No 4," with a theme inspired by "Dead Men Tell No Tales," inviting authors to create stories using specific prompts and elements for points and recognition.

Abstract

The "Hodgepodge Challenge — No 4" is a creative writing contest that encourages authors to craft stories based on a "Dead Men Tell No Tales" theme. Participants can earn points by incorporating one or both writing prompts, such as uncovering secrets of the deceased or revealing an imposter deity, along with a list of elements including a crater, a paintbrush, a sarcophagus, a seed, and fuzzy slippers. Bonus points are available for using idioms and linking to other stories. The challenge, which runs for the month of October, allows for submissions between 100 and 1,000 words and suggests The Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove as a publishing platform. Authors are encouraged to tag the challenge organizer to have their stories included in the monthly line-up.

Opinions

The organizer expresses enjoyment in seeing the diverse stories that emerge from the same prompts and elements.
There is an emphasis on the fun and competitive nature of the challenge, encouraging writers to engage with one another.
The inclusion of an AI-generated image of King Tutankhamun's sarcophagus suggests a blend of technology and creativity in the challenge.
The challenge is presented as a way to spice up the mid-week and inspire writers with a "good provocation" to stimulate their creativity.
The organizer personally extends the challenge to specific authors, indicating a community-driven approach and a desire to involve particular individuals in the writing process.
A suggestion to join the organizer's Medium publication is provided, hinting at a strategy to grow the publication's audience and contribute to its content.

A “Dead Men Tell No Tales” Themed Challenge!

King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus — AI-generated image by author using Nightcafe

Happy “hump day!” What I have come to enjoy most from these challenges is watching different authors take the same ingredients, the same prompts, and elements, and turn them into amazing stories that vary so widely!

Here is Hodgepodge Challenge to spice up your mid-week and rack up the points!

You may partake in any of the challenges at any time. Tag me and I will add your story to that month’s line-up! Points will be awarded only during the current month’s challenge.

Who doesn’t love a good provocation to get the creative juices flowing?!

Ground Rules

Use one or both prompt choices.

Include as many elements as possible.

Try to keep submissions between 100 and 1,000 words.

Tag me so I can read your story and add it to the next publication!

Challenge your fellow (competitive) writers!

Publish where you choose but consider The Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove.

Please list your prompts and elements (shortened)in a box like this. (Ctrl + Alt + 6) Thank you!

I extend this challenge to P. L. Goaway, Camilla Seth, and Zane Dickens. I hope each of you joins the fun!!

This Begins October’s Running Total

Check out the responses below! They are organized by challenge!

Sweet Chaos — Tickling your senses through fiction writing while shocking you with the outcome! Nothing is as it seems! Ready to read every addicting story leaving you on the edge of your seat?

Joining through my link gives me a smidge extra at no cost to you, and a treat for my dog!

Check out my publication — The Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove to raid and fill the library!

FICTION|WRITING CHALLENGE

Hodgepodge Challenge — No 4

A “Dead Men Tell No Tales” Themed Challenge!

Writing prompt choices

Elements to include

Ground Rules

Hodgepodge Challenges Accepted!