Poniverse Spring Has Sprung Contest

[Batbrony 16,056]

 

Good afternoon, bronies and pegasisters of MLP Forums.  I don't know how spring is shaping up for the rest of you, but right now here in the grand ol' state of Michigan, things are simply lovely!  The sun is shining, birds are chirping their lovely songs, and new life is all around us, in more ways than one, I might add.  After all, we are in the midst of a still recently-started new season of MLP, one that is shaping up so far to be rather splendid indeed.  With all that said, I'd say it's high time we had a new fanfiction contest to celebrate this new season of MLP, hosted, as always, by the Poniverse Fimfiction group.  Unlike our previous fanfic contests, however, this one will NOT have a holiday theme, or even a seasonal theme.  No, rather, the Poniverse Spring Has Sprung Contest will have a show-centric theme, in particular, one focused on a major theme of Season 5: cutie marks!

 

 

Yes, that's right, cutie marks!  Below, you'll find everything that you need to know:

 

(1) Seeing as cutie marks seem to be a major theme of MLP this season, all entries must relate to cutie marks in some manner, whether they be comedy, slice of life, romance, horror, adventure, or some other genre.  It can be about somepony getting their cutie mark, the meaning of a cutie mark, the cutie mark and one's self-identity, how cutie marks may relate to romance in Equestria, the role they've played in Equestria's history or the lives of major figures like the princesses, whatever, as long as cutie marks are involved in some way, your fic will qualify for our contest.

 

(2) Entries should be no longer than 20,000 words. We'd prefer that all entries be one-shot fics, but if the author requires multiple chapters for their fic, that's fine, so long as the fic does not exceed 20,000 words and is complete upon entry.

 

(3) Entries cannot exceed a Teen rating. We will not accept any Mature rated fics, whether they be Gore fics, Slash fics, Clop fics, etc. That's not to say that you can't enter scary or even sensual (to a certain extent) fics, but our group has a strict policy of not accepting Mature rated fics. If any Mature rated fics are entered, we will not read or review them.

 

(4) Fics can be submitted to the contest in the folder titled "Spring Has Sprung Contest Entries".

 

(5) Contestants can enter no more than 1 submission of their own work (and please, do not enter any other author's work into the contest, even if you're doing it for them; if they'd like to enter the contest, they can do so themselves).

 

(6) Entries will be accepted until May 31; after that date, we will accept no new submissions.  UPDATE: Due to a large number of potential contest entrants having very busy schedules at the moment, the Spring Has Sprung Contest timeline for entering will be extended by two weeks.  The new deadline for entry is now Sunday, June 14, 2015.

 

 

We hope to announce the contest winners in the beginning or middle of June, although that time-slot may change depending on whatever real life demands may arise in the next month. The fics that come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be featured on our Fimfiction group, MLP Forums, and the Poniverse Newsletter, along with reviews published for each one.  In addition, 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place will all receive a free art commission by the artists Midnight Scribbler (deviantART account ID: soultrip69), Smash-N-Dash, and SFyr (deviantART account ID: SapphireFyr).  The 1st place piece will be a 1-2 character full art piece with a basic background by Midnight Scribbler, and may be whatever the 1st place winner desires, whether it be cover art for a fic, or just art of an OC.  The 2nd place piece will be a 1-2 character piece with a basic background by Smash-N-Dash.  The third place piece will be specified at a later date once SFyr has determined the extent of what he's willing to do, but rest assured 3rd place will receive an art piece no matter what.  Check out some of Midnight Scribbler, Smash-N-Dash, and SFyr's lovely art on their deviantART pages by clicking on the links above!

 

 

We hope you all enjoy this contest as much as the last one, and hope to see some wonderful entries that help us to usher in both spring and the new season of MLP!  So get to it writers, and show us what you've got up your sleeves!  I'm sure many of you have some very interesting things to write about cutie marks, and can't wait to see your ideas in action.  If you have any questions about the contest, do not hesitate to post them here or to PM me, and feel free to share this contest prompt with any friends of yours here on MLP Forums, Fimfiction, or any other pony site you can think of!  Have a pleasant day, everypony, and happy writing one and all!

 

 

Update: A quick reminder to everypony entering the contest; if you're not a member of our Poniverse Fimfic group yet, please do join it when you enter the contest.  We're always trying to expand our group's numbers, and every new member counts.

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,331]

I'm thinking of entering this one. Wanna  see how I do writing a fanfic on my own, and I've got a brilliant idea on how to relate cutie marks into this.

[SFyr 1,982]

I'm actually tempted to enter this myself now, haha.  I hope y'all get some good entries though! 

[Batbrony 16,056]

I'm thinking of entering this one. Wanna  see how I do writing a fanfic on my own, and I've got a brilliant idea on how to relate cutie marks into this.

 

Go for it dude, can't wait to see what you might come up with! 

[VictiniStar101 214]

Man, when MLPF has a contest for other creative works besides fanfics, that'll be a day.

 

Anyway, good luck to all the participants

[Alleviate 342]

Aww! I really wanted to enter another Poniverse fic contest after the H&H one- It's pretty fun once you're in the groove, and the given topic makes it a little more interesting. But A-Levels...Baaahh 

 

I'll be watching for the next though, and then I'll pounce! 

 

EDIT: Forgot to wish everyone good luck, so good luck everyone! Give me something to read when I'm done!

Edited May 10, 2015 by Shardikku

[You Heard Nothing 1,213]

I might just enter this. If I have a good enough idea, I think I will.

[Batbrony 16,056]

Man, when MLPF has a contest for other creative works besides fanfics, that'll be a day.

 

Sorry, sorry, wish I could help out there, but unfortunately I just help out with public relations and run our fanfiction group.     Post something in Feedback and Suggestions, the staff is always looking for new ways to improve the forums, and more contests are something I'd love to see as well! 

[RivkaBobble 110]

Will probably enter, this'll be fun too write

[Eloquence 2,076]

Ooooh, another contest! I do like MLPF's fanfiction contests, so I may have to whip something up for this one, if I have time to. The question remains though, to go with the first thing that comes to mind or wait for a more unexpected plot to come to me...

[Batbrony 16,056]

Ooooh, another contest! I do like MLPF's fanfiction contests, so I may have to whip something up for this one, if I have time to. The question remains though, to go with the first thing that comes to mind or wait for a more unexpected plot to come to me...

 

I do so hope you do find the time, though first things first, kick the snot out of your remaining final exams!    I know quite a few people on here are busy right now finishing up school like yourself, and there are always plenty of real life responsibilities that everyone has to manage first and foremost.  But still, your entry in our Hearth's Warming Eve Contest was so lovely that I can't help but hope you do get the opportunity to write an entry for this one. 

 

BTW, I never did hear, but did you ever get your prize from that contest?

[HailTrixie 239]

Screw it, I'll try. I really doubt I'll be able to finish it by May 31st though D:

Good luck to all participants!

[Batbrony 16,056]

Screw it, I'll try. I really doubt I'll be able to finish it by May 31st though D:

Good luck to all participants!

 

Hey, ya never know, just give it your best shot, and if a number of people are struggling to finish by that date there may be a contest extension. 

[Treble Sketch 360]

I have never tried to write for a contest before, I'm sure this is going to be fun ^^

[Batbrony 16,056]

I have never tried to write for a contest before, I'm sure this is going to be fun ^^

 

Well, no time to start like the present!    Glad so many people seem excited for this one. 

[MagentaRose 25]

 

 

Good afternoon, bronies and pegasisters of MLP Forums.  I don't know how spring is shaping up for the rest of you, but right now here in the grand ol' state of Michigan, things are simply lovely!  The sun is shining, birds are chirping their lovely songs, and new life is all around us, in more ways than one, I might add.  After all, we are in the midst of a still recently-started new season of MLP, one that is shaping up so far to be rather splendid indeed.  With all that said, I'd say it's high time we had a new fanfiction contest to celebrate this new season of MLP, hosted, as always, by the Poniverse Fimfiction group.  Unlike our previous fanfic contests, however, this one will NOT have a holiday theme, or even a seasonal theme.  No, rather, the Poniverse Spring Has Sprung Contest will have a show-centric theme, in particular, one focused on a major theme of Season 5: cutie marks! 

 

 

Yes, that's right, cutie marks!   Below, you'll find everything that you need to know:

• (1) Seeing as cutie marks seem to be a major theme of MLP this season, all entries must relate to cutie marks in some manner, whether they be comedy, slice of life, romance, horror, adventure, or some other genre.  It can be about somepony getting their cutie mark, the meaning of a cutie mark, the cutie mark and one's self-identity, how cutie marks may relate to romance in Equestria, the role they've played in Equestria's history or the lives of major figures like the princesses, whatever, as long as cutie marks are involved in some way, your fic will qualify for our contest.
• (2) Entries should be no longer than 20,000 words. We'd prefer that all entries be one-shot fics, but if the author requires multiple chapters for their fic, that's fine, so long as the fic does not exceed 20,000 words and is complete upon entry.
• (3) Entries cannot exceed a Teen rating. We will not accept any Mature rated fics, whether they be Gore fics, Slash fics, Clop fics, etc. That's not to say that you can't enter scary or even sensual (to a certain extent) fics, but our group has a strict policy of not accepting Mature rated fics. If any Mature rated fics are entered, we will not read or review them.
• (4) Fics can be submitted to the contest in the folder titled "Spring Has Sprung Contest Entries".
• (5) Contestants can enter no more than 1 submission of their own work (and please, do not enter any other author's work into the contest, even if you're doing it for them; if they'd like to enter the contest, they can do so themselves).
• (6) Entries will be accepted until May 31; after that date, we will accept no new submissions.

 

We hope to announce the contest winners in the beginning or middle of June, although that time-slot may change depending on whatever real life demands may arise in the next month. The fics that come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be featured on our Fimfiction group, MLP Forums, and the Poniverse Newsletter, along with reviews published for each one.  In addition, 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place will all receive a free art commission by the artists Midnight Scribbler (deviantART account ID: soultrip69), SFyr (deviantART account ID: SapphireFyr), and Smash-N-Dash.  The 1st place piece will be a 1-2 character full art piece with a basic background, and may be whatever the 1st place winner desires, whether it be cover art for a fic, or just art of an OC.  The 2nd and 3rd place pieces will be specified at a later date once SFyr and Smash-N-Dash have determined the extent of what they're willing to do, but rest assured 2nd and 3rd place will receive an art piece no matter what.  Check out some of Midnight Scribbler, SFyr, and Smash-N-Dash's lovely art on their deviantART pages by clicking on the links above!   

 

 

We hope you all enjoy this contest as much as the last one, and hope to see some wonderful entries that help us to usher in both spring and the new season of MLP!  So get to it writers, and show us what you've got up your sleeves!  I'm sure many of you have some very interesting things to write about cutie marks, and can't wait to see your ideas in action.  If you have any questions about the contest, do not hesitate to post them here or to PM me, and feel free to share this contest prompt with any friends of yours here on the forums, Fimfiction, or any other pony site you can think of!  Have a pleasant day, everypony, and happy writing one and all!   

 

 

 Sounds like fun~    I gotta enter   

[yayayayayala 1,668]

Well this is a good excuse to write something pony again! I haven't written anything concrete in forever O_O Whether I finish it by May 31st or not, or if I even finish it at all I'm definitely entering

If I can think of anything, that is

Edited May 10, 2015 by yayayayayala :3

[CheeryFox 23,822]

Only if I had the time and the knack for writing fanfics. 

 

 

Good luck to everypony!  :grin2:

[MindaFan 32]

I shall enter i have got just the fanfic in my head 

[Batbrony 16,056]

Well this is a good excuse to write something pony again! I haven't written anything concrete in forever O_O Whether I finish it by May 31st or not, or if I even finish it at all I'm definitely entering

If I can think of anything, that is

 

Go for it, can't wait to see what you got! 

 

I shall enter i have got just the fanfic in my head 

 

Sweetness, I look forward to reading your entry. 

 

P.S.  A quick reminder to everypony entering; if you're not a member of our Fimfic group yet, please do join it when you enter the contest.  We're always trying to expand our group's numbers, and every new member counts.

[MindaFan 32]

Go for it, can't wait to see what you got! 

 

 

Sweetness, I look forward to reading your entry. 

 

P.S.  A quick reminder to everypony entering; if you're not a member of our Fimfic group yet, please do join it when you enter the contest.  We're always trying to expand our group's numbers, and every new member counts.

Can y'all give me a link please

one between worlds is fine

or one to the past

[kageyuki 59]

who did the paintings? they so wonderful

[Batbrony 16,056]

Can y'all give me a link please

one between worlds is fine

or one to the past

 

Sure thing, just click on the link below:

 

Poniverse Fimfiction Group

 

who did the paintings? they so wonderful

 

Honestly, I don't know who all the artists were, unfortunately.  I just looked around for some lovely scenery paintings on Derpibooru while I was putting the thread together.  But yes, they are wonderful indeed; I always try to make the OP for these contests as aesthetically pleasing to the eye as possible. 

[SevenSFormerAccount 65]

20,000 words? THIS is my style!

 

Can i involve blood as long as it is not excessive, i.e a gash in a leg?

[RivkaBobble 110]

My story is in progress, and might I say, it's quite unique and coming along great