Spice of Life

Summary

The "Genius in a Bottle" (GiaB) writing challenge invites writers to submit original poetry, fiction, or non-fiction on the topic of Cooking, with specific guidelines and submission rules.

Abstract

The "Genius in a Bottle" writing challenge, designated as prompt #4 with the theme "Spice of Life," is a call to writers to explore the sensory-rich world of cooking through their writing. Participants are encouraged to submit pieces that reflect the interplay of flavors and experiences in life, with poetry limited to 30 lines and fiction/non-fiction capped at 750 words. Submissions must be original and exclusive to the GiaB challenge, and writers are instructed to use specific tags for categorization. The challenge emphasizes the joy of literary creation and aims to discover new voices in the Medium community, with a request to tag other writers who may be interested in participating. The organizers, Victor Sarkin and Chirag, anticipate a rich array of submissions and encourage followers to engage with the publication on Facebook for updates and further interaction.

Opinions

The challenge celebrates the sensual and flavorful aspects of life, drawing a parallel between cooking and living.
The organizers value originality and exclusivity, as they require submissions to be previously unpublished and not submitted elsewhere.
There is an emphasis on community and discovery, with the challenge aiming to expose readers to new writers and perspectives.
The guidelines are specific about the length and format of submissions, indicating a structured approach to the challenge.
The inclusion of a subtitle that references the prompt number and theme is suggested for consistency and clarity in submissions.
The challenge is inclusive, welcoming different styles of poetry and both fiction and non-fiction prose.
By encouraging the tagging of enjoyed writers, the challenge fosters a sense of literary camaraderie and networking within the Medium platform.
The organizers express enthusiasm and anticipation for the submissions, indicating a supportive and appreciative stance towards contributors.

GiaB writing prompt #4

Aromatics dance in popping oil. Excited to taste life anew.

Life is a pot of flavours and textures, infusing each other with vibrancy and purpose. It’s a sensual delight where one takes the pleasant with the bitter, the salty with the sweet, and the rich with the bland.

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

Spice of Life

GiaB writing prompt #4

The Challenge

The Guidelines