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Sorry for the inactivity in this group. Some quick updates though, and a new contest!

:bulletblue: We have a new folder submission limit, of 2 deviations per week. Having almost 2,000 means a lot more to go through, and we're just trying to keep up.

:bulletblue: Prompts are going to be on hold for a while, unless someone wants to join as a contributor and have that be their responsibility. Otherwise they're going to stay on hold for a while.




:bulletblue: :bulletgreen: Contest :bulletgreen: :bulletblue:

Theme: Six word story. Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story that had only six words that could make one cry.

"For sale: baby shoes, never worn."

The theme of this contest is to write a story that is under ten words. This contest is entitled 'The Six Word Story' but it can be any length as long as the tale or poem is under ten words.


:star: Rules: :star:
1. Three entries per deviant

2. Mature content is allowed, but it must have a warning

3. Must be ten words or less

4. Your entry must be written for this contest (published after this journal)

5. Please submit to the Six Word Story Contest - OPEN Favorites Collection. Entries to the gallery will not be judged.

6. Entries will be accepted from May 8th until June 30th.

7. Judging will commence from July 1st through July 7th.


:heart: Prizes :heart:

1st place: The entry will be permanently moved to the group's "Featured" folder. The artist will feature in a long mention in the group's blog. A literary request and 100 :points: from our Co-Founder, =Oilux. A critique courtesy from the group on any piece

2nd place: The entry will be permanently moved to the group's "Featured" folder. The artist will be mentioned in the group's blog. A literary request and 75 :points: from our Co-Founder, =Oilux.

3rd place: The entry will be permanently moved to the group's "Featured" folder. The artist will be mentioned in the group's blog. A literary request 50 :points: from our Co-Founder, =Oilux.

Honorable Mentions (applies to all participants): Everyone will be mentioned for participating and receive a llama badge from ~karasoul

**Please note the group if you'd like to offer any additional prizes**

Leave a comment below if you have any questions, or contact our admins:
:iconscarletdevil1503: :iconoilux: :iconoctavias101:

:love: Have fun, everyone! :love:
Hey guys, I think we're gonna need another admin. Feel free to send a note to the group if you're interested!

Nine deviations were submitted to the prompt of blood! They were all enjoyable to read, but the one that stood out the most to me was [bleed] by ~iAmoret. It's a wonderful piece, you should all check it out.


Welcome to #Heart-of-Poetry's thirty ninth writing prompt. Hopefully these weekly journals will inspire some new ideas to keep you writing. You may write for our prompts in any format you wish -- poetry, prose, flash fiction -- just so the content is based off this week's theme.

This week's theme is menace. A menace is a danger on the horizon, and it causes one to be cautious with everything have as to avoid the menace just on the horizon.  

Remember to submit your new deviation to the Weekly Prompt folder. If you would be so kind, also mention this prompt (and the group's name) in your deviation's description. Have fun!

Deadline: February 23rd

Happy writing! =Oilux
Ten deviations were submitted to last week's prompt of 'color'! They were all amazing, but the one that I liked the most was Coloring with You by ~moon-lit-words. Seriously guys, check it out, it's amazing.



Welcome to #Heart-of-Poetry's thirty eight writing prompt. Hopefully these weekly journals will inspire some new ideas to keep you writing. You may write for our prompts in any format you wish -- poetry, prose, flash fiction -- just so the content is based off this week's theme.

This week's theme is blood. We haven't had a dark prompt in a while, so this one here is for the darkest poems you can write. Maybe blood in a metaphorical sense, or literal. Write a dark poem for those dark thoughts a writer has.

Remember to submit your new deviation to the Weekly Prompt folder. If you would be so kind, also mention this prompt (and the group's name) in your deviation's description. Have fun!

Deadline: January 31st

Happy writing! =Oilux
Seven deviations were submitted to prompt 36! They were all amazing, but the one that stood out the most to me was The Snow Queen by ~WhisperingWatermelon. It was so new to see a new dialog and once you managed to get past the Scottish dialog, it's an amazing piece.



Welcome to #Heart-of-Poetry's thirty fifth writing prompt. Hopefully these weekly journals will inspire some new ideas to keep you writing. You may write for our prompts in any format you wish -- poetry, prose, flash fiction -- just so the content is based off this week's theme.

This week's theme is color. This week, I was thinking something simple, so just include a color in your poem. Any color is great, and color makes up for so much in our lives.

Remember to submit your new deviation to the Weekly Prompt folder. If you would be so kind, also mention this prompt (and the group's name) in your deviation's description. Have fun!

Deadline: January 24th

Happy writing! *Oilux
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New news is marked with the symbol :new: so that it is easier to find as well.

Affiliates' News:


:new: #AskMeToWriteAPoem
Contest: Ask me this: acrostic poem contest
Information: [link]

Contest #2: Ask me to describe a winters night
Information: [link]



#Deviant-Mentor 
Looking for people who want to be mentored in writing. So far they have enough, but they could always use more mentors!m 
Information: [link]



#InspireTheUninspired
Their contest starts tomorrow, and the theme is 'Memories and Resolutions'
Information: [link]



#Literature-Improving
A brand new group looking for new members as well.



#PoeticalCondition
Not a new group, but they are in search of members.



#poetry-book
They are having a huge contest called 'Scratch That'. It has multiple rounds and will go on for a while.
Here's the info: [link] Auditions are going on and will last until November 3rd.



#Points--for--Groups
They are looking for new members.



#Scribes-Are-Beckoned
They're hosting their seventh contest, "Love Notes to a Simple Pleasure".
Information: [link]



#Soul-Poets
Hosting a contest soon and are looking for prize donations! Contact the group by sending them a note.



#Teenage-Writers
Hosting a Secret Santa event. Signups are open now, November 12 - November 22, and for all deviants, not just members.
Information: [link]



#Writing-4-life
Hosting a contest.
Information: [link]



#Writers-Extrodinaire
They are hosting a Halloween competition! They are also having a series of prompt and helping for planning NaNoWriMo.

*Journal Notes*

Get your ideas flowing with #Heart-of-Poetry's writing prompts!

Our prompts are updated once a week. Do you have a suggestion for next week's idea? Note the group! :note:

Want to participate? It's easy:
1.) Check the group journal for this week's theme.
2.) Write a poem/prose/vignette based on said theme.
3.) Submit your new deviation to the Weekly Prompt folder.
(Last week's submissions can be found in the Past Prompts folder.)

:jsenn: Prompt Schedule:jsenn:


[2-21-2012] Prompt #1: Sunrise and Sunset
[2-28-2012] Prompt #2: Music
[3-06-2012] Prompt #3: Time
[3-13-2012] Prompt #4: Masquerade
[3-20-2012] Prompt #5: Rain
[3-27-2012] Prompt #6: Comfort
[4-3-2012] Prompt #7: Dreams
[4-10-2012] Prompt #8: Survival
[6-9-2012] Prompt #9: History
[6-16-2012] Prompt #10: Monster
[6-23-2012] Prompt #11: Faith
[6-30-2012] Prompt #12: Silence
[7-7-2012] Prompt #13: Fight
[7-14-2012] Prompt #14: Devils and Angels
[7-21-2012] Prompt #15: Forget
[7-28-2012] Prompt #16: Reality
[8-4-2012] Prompt #17: Dystopia
[8-11-2012] Prompt #18: Courage
[8-18-2012] Prompt #19: Five Senses
[8-26-2012] Prompt #20: Song
[9-3-2012] Prompt #21: Treasure
[9-10-2012] Prompt #22: Lullaby
[9-17-2012] Prompt #23: Only Human
[9-24-2012] Prompt #24: Obsession
[10-4-2012] Prompt #25: Future
[10-11-2012] Prompt #26: Lost Love
[10-19-2012] Prompt #27: Fool's Paradise
[10-26-2012] Prompt #28: Eternity
[11-3-2012] Prompt #29: Excuses
[11-11-2012] Prompt #30: Magic
[11-18-2012] Prompt #31: Myth and Legend
[11-25-2012] Prompt #32: Addiction
[12-2-2012] Prompt #33: Chiché
[12-10-2012] Prompt #34: Journey
[12-17-2012] Prompt #35: Ruins
[12-24-2012] Prompt #36: Snow
[1-17-2012] Prompt #37: Color
[1-24-2012] Prompt #38: Blood

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