A little info:

This blog is updated in 3 parts:

Part 1 of this blog will present the current monthly theme, banner links and challenge specifics for the current month.

Part 2 after the close of the monthly challenge this blog will be updated to add links to the that month’s submissions and a link to vote in each category (veteran or novice) will be provided.

Part 3 After the vote closes an update to this blog post will be made to announce the top three Reader’s Choice in each category.

If you are brand new to this challenge click here for info on starting and posting:

Monthly SimLit Short Story Challenge – Announcement & Info

Part 1

New theme for February 2021:

February 26th is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day.

Whether it is your own fractured fairy tale or a retelling of your favorite fairy tale, lets celebrate by telling A FAB fairy tale this month!

February 2021 Theme:

Challenge Specifics

February 2021

WORD  COUNT:

Up to 1000 max

SCREENSHOT REQUIREMENT:

min 5 to max 15

DEADLINE:

28 Feb 2021 @ Midnight PST

TO ENTER:

Post your story on your blog AND post a link in the MSSSC Forum:

Monthly Simlit Short Story Challenge – forum thread link

(If you are new to the forum and cannot post a link yet let me know and I will help.)

Participant Banners

February 2021

Select the banner you feel best represents you.

Submit in one of two categories:

Novice – blogging for a year or less

OR

Veteran – blogging for more than a year and/or more experienced writer

Get your banner here:

(Dropbox Link)

Place whichever banner you choose at the beginning of your blog to indicate which branch of the challenge you are submitting to (Novice or Veteran).

Part two

February submissions & Vote (posted 1 March 2021)

Veteran Submissions:

Novice Submissions:

Please be kind and read all of the entries before you make your vote;

Please remember to pick your 3 favorites in the poll.

The vote closes on TBD @ Midnight PST

*Veteran Vote Link*

Thank you for your support ❤

Watch for March’s theme soon!

Part Three

February 2021 submissions & Reader’s Choice Update (posted 7 March 2021)

Veterans:

Top Readers Choice:

Novice:

Top reader’s Choice:

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