Prompt: What if this today marked the beginning of humanity’s final chapter? Write a story in a world where everyone knows there’s only one year left.
Prompt by Kruti Bharadva
Hosted by Kruti Bharadva, Ranjit Narayanan, Mithru Rachamalla and Shankar Hosagoudar
Event Rules
1. Word Limit: 950 to 1000 words
Endnotes: Only independent endnotes are excluded from the word count. Examples:
- Excluded: Glossary, Credits, Reference links
- Included: Epilogue, Author Notes (if required to clarify the story), PostScript
2. One Entry Per Person
- Each participant is allowed one entry.
- Entries should not be edited until the last day of the month.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Writers below the age of 15 are not eligible.
- Entries from Mars and Pluto are strictly prohibited!
3. Where and How to Submit Your Entry
Post your entry on the ArtoonsInn Writers Room website at www.prowritersroom.com:
- Sign up if you haven’t already.
- Click the ‘Publish’ button to submit your writing.
- Select the most relevant categories (Genre/Theme).
- Upload a non-copyrighted cover picture (thumbnail). Use www.unsplash.com and include photographer credits at the bottom of your story.
Technical Support: For any issues signing up, or anything related to the website, contact us on WhatsApp: +91 90598 11 895.
Approval: Submissions will be approved within 1 to 12 hours by the ArtoonsInn Watchers team.
Sharing: Once approved, share the link to your story in the Writers Room Facebook group using the hashtags: #ArtoonsInn #TheLastOneYear.
Alternative Submission:
- If you have a personal website hosted by ArtoonsInn Geeks Room, you can publish your story there and directly share the link in the Writers Room Facebook group.
- If you don’t have a website, we recommend starting one with ArtoonsInn Geeks Room for just Rs. 6600. Here are some of the writer websites currently powered by Geeks Room. Click Here. No technical knowledge? No worries. The Geeks Room team handles all technical aspects at no extra cost. WhatsApp: +91 90598 11 895 | Email: geeks@artoonsinn.com | Website: www.thegeeksroom.com
4. Deadline
Share your story in the Writers Room Facebook group before 23:00 IST on 21st January 2025. Late entries may not be approved.
5. AI Content
To ensure fair competition, any participant found using AI tools for writing stories will be banned from the Writers Room without prior notice.
6. Keep It Green
We encourage creating a friendly and supportive community. Anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior may receive an invitation to the Green Room.
Everything about this room is a sacred secret, and its visitors have only one piece of advice: Don’t go there!
7. Rewards & Prizes
Winners and Runner-ups (if applicable) will be announced on Recognition Day, celebrated on the last day of the month. Here’s what they’ll receive:
-
Winner: Rs. 1500 cash prize
- Bonus Prize: If the winning entry is published on a personal website hosted by ArtoonsInn Geeks Room, the winner will receive an additional Rs. 1500.
- Important Note: Cash prizes are awarded only if there are a minimum of 18 entries in this writing event. If fewer than 18 entries, the winner receives two books instead.
-
Runner-Up: One book.
-
Certificates: Winner will receive Winner certificate. Participation certificates are sent to all participants.
8. Enjoy Writing
Above all, enjoy the process of writing and participating in ArtoonsInn events.
Need help with prompts? Read “How to Read and Understand a Prompt” by Mithru Rachamalla.
We can’t wait to read your stories. Let’s keep the spirit of creativity alive!
Join the WhatsApp group of Writers Room here: JOIN NOW