POW = Poem of the Week
POM = Poem of the Month
POY = Poem of the Year
SOD = Short Story of the Day
SOW = Short Story of the Week
SOM = Short Story of the Month
SOY = Short Story of the Year
BOD = Background & Border of the Day
BOW = Background & Border of the Week
BOM = Background & Border of the Month
BOY = Background & Border of the Year
The PO' Series was created by me on June 27, 2007 -
So much has changed since that day, and the PO' Contests have become an asset to any Poet with a desire to learn to write better Poetry -
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2353596
The SO' Series was created by me on July 18, 2008 -
The SO' Contests are gradually growing with incredible talent from AP Writers of Short Stories (SS) -
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2414591
The BO' Series was created by me on September 5, 2008 -
After AP has settled down, we will continue to create contests, but for now, we are holding off, as AP is not ready to have any new B & B's -
Stay tuned, we shall be back soon!
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2420043
The Groups are as follows..>>>
The PO' Group: http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Contests%20for%20POD%20POW%20POM%20POY
The SO' Group: http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Contests%20for%20SOD%20SOW%20SOM%20SOY
The BO' Group: http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Backgrounds%20and%20Borders%20for%20BO%20Series
Further explanation:
The PO' Series, was created to Challenge the talents of Poets, without the use of Background Prompts, Phrase Prompts or Picture Prompts -
There are no Backgrounds or Borders allowed in the PO' Series, as some may feel a need to enhance their work by other matters, than the usage of Words, Punctuation and Theme only -
Power, Impact, Creativity, Tone, Poetic Voice, Poetic Format, Focus, Lasting Impression & Thought, are the Power-points of the PO' Series......without these tools*, you will find it difficult to win in the PO' Contest -
Winning should not be your main focus in the PO' Series, as this Contest was created to help inspire your quill, test your ability to write without Prompts and to encourage each Poet to Challenge their Imagination -
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The SO' Series, was created to Challenge the talents of Writers, without the use of Background Prompts, Phrase Prompts or Picture Prompts -
There are no Backgrounds or Borders allowed in the SO' Series, as some may feel a need to enhance their work by other matters -
The usage of your Imagination, Creative quill, Well-chosen Words, Consistent Punctuation, Proper Short Story Format (SSF) and Original Theme is your best tools for this Series of Contests - -
Power, Impact, Creativity, Tone, a Writer's Voice, SS Format, Focus, Lasting Impression & Thought, are the Power-points of the SO' Series......without these tools*, you will find it difficult to win in the SO' Contest -
Winning should not be your main focus in the SO' Series, as this Contest was created to help inspire your quill, test your ability to write without Prompts, to learn how to place your SS in the proper format used in SS, and to encourage each Poet to Challenge their Imagination -
Focus on Intro, Setting, Body, Summary & Conclusion, and do each with Power and Impact, and balance those tools with *Show & Tell* -
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The BO' Series, was created to Challenge the talents of Artists, who have a desire to expand on their previous experience with Digital Design, Graphics, Backgrounds, Borders and Lay-outs, or, for those who want to begin to learn something new -
The Backgrounds or Borders Series (B &
, allows each Artist to explore new areas of Art, as well as impliment old ideas into new -The usage of your Imagination, Creative quill, Well-chosen Brushes, Tools, and the usage of various programs, is your best tools for this Series of Contests -
Power, Impact, Creativity, Tone, an Artist's Voice, Focus, Lasting Impression & Thought, are the Power-points of the BO' Series......without these tools*, you will find it difficult to win in the BO' Contest -
Winning should not be your main focus in the BO' Series, as this Contest was created to help inspire your quill, test your ability to Create without Prompts, and to encourage each Artist to Challenge their Imagination and their steady hand at Design -
In the BO' Series, we ask that you focus on Presentation, Powerful First Impression, Font Availability, Design/Composition, Originality, Execution, Colour Compatability & Legibility -
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Judges for PO' Contests:
Arkbear, trista, Cupcrazy, islekine, NeonRose, aboomer, Lost Vampyre Angel, Starz of Heaven, WrinklingMind
Judges for SO' Contests:
Arkbear, trista, Cupcrazy, islekine, Xianaria, Xianariaslifetime Starz of Heaven
Judges for BO' Contests:
Arkbear, Freed by Mercy, LadyDementia, Lost Vampyre Angel
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If you have any other questions, or desire to Volunteer as a Judge in any of the O' Contests, feel free to contact me or any other Judge, via IM....or, you may contact us via Group Links, above -
Thank you for taking the time to research the O' Series Contests,
God bless you,
Bear & Staff
Adding your comment:
) on AP. A lot of poets come to the O's because they want and need feedback to improve their work, and IMO anyway, there's no better single round contest on AP where they can do that. Sure, there are some who simply want to showcase their work, which is always a joy to read. But the majority...I think they want the tough but honest feedback more than anything. I have watched so many poets improve their writing and eventually win a PO gold with determination and work, including a very talented 9 year old! Now how cool is that? 
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