A Picture is Worth 1000 Words

Has your picture assignment left you feeling uninspired? Flummoxed about what it is, exactly? Confused about life in general?

Well, this is the place to get help with those first two things, at least!

Sometimes, just coming at things from a different perspective can help, and hopefully, one of your fellow participants or community viewers can get you moving down a more creative path! If you're struggling, comment here and elaborate on what it is that's causing your vexation: is your picture unsuited or anachronistic for your fandom? Do you feel the image is boring? Is the subject the source of a phobia for you (eek, sorry!)? Please include a link to your picture, too.


Please be mindful to respect the original photographers (in case they stumble over here), and also one another. We're all in this game together folks, and, besides, I'm not that great as a moderator. Don't make me be mean.

The 11th Annual 'A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words' Challenge: Group 11

So, It's Like This...

The challenge goes as follows: each participant is assigned a picture that will serve as the inspiration for a story (how you define "inspiration" is up to you). The catch is that each story must be exactly one thousand words in length, no more, no less - and trust me, it's not as easy as it sounds!

Everyone gets one picture to start. It's called a challenge for a reason, so you may need to get creative. Just remember: the picture itself need only serve as inspiration, not necessarily be a literal part of the story. 

Any fandom, pairing, rating or genre (including real person and original fic) is welcome. Stories won't be due until February 28, 2013, which means two full months to write! Woot! :D


The Twist

Every year I add a theme to the challenge. This year, the theme is Group 11. As Wikipedia says, "A Group 11 element is one in the series of elements in group 11 in the periodic table, consisting of transition metals copper, silver, and gold." Each photo I assign will all include at least one of those colors/substances! And again, this need only serve as inspiration. Stories do not need to be explicitly about the photograph, and the subject does not need to appear in the story itself. Creativity!


Sign Me Up!

Ready to play? Comment here no later than Monday, December 31, 2012. SIGN-UPS CLOSED.

I will post assignments here in the comm on January 1, 2013, so you'll probably want to friend/bookmark the community, if you haven't already.

Please feel free to spread the word wherever you want. The more, the merrier, and everyone, in all fandoms, is welcome to play, and you don't need an LJ to participate! Tell your friends, pimp at will, etc.




If you have any further questions, don't comment in this post. Send me a private message or email me at slodwick@livejournal.com instead. Thanks!