the clichéd muse
Most of us try to be original in our work, yet may be unaware of how often we use a favorite yet overused saying, phrase, or metaphor. To help combat this problem, we’ve created a new feature called the clichéd muse. When you re-write the cliché you have chosen, do not replace it with still another cliché, but rather be as creative as possible while still showing a plausible connection between the cliché and the rewrite.
To participate:
1. Open to all. Membership not necessary to participate. All other Submission Guidelines must be followed.
2. Choose, then creatively re-write one item from this month's list. Only one cliché per entry, please.
3. Use the re-write in a titled poem of five or fewer lines.
4.
Send both re-write and poem to Sol.Magazine@prodigy.net
NOTE: if the re-write of the cliché is not included, your entry
will be ignored.
5. Beneath the poem, include name, city, state, and country. Example:
Mary Margaret Carlisle, Webster, TX, USA
6. Due Date: Not before the 5th or after the 15th of the month under which the chosen cliché is listed.
7. If a Member wins first place, the prize will be a book, or a $10.00 book gift certificate, our choice. No prize except publication is offered to non-members. Only one prize is offered per month, no matter which topic is chosen. Only the 1st place poem will be published.
8. KEYWORD: Place the first four words of the chosen cliché in the subject line of your note.
9. JUDGES: Sol Magazine Editors
10. NOTE: A winner may not be chosen each month.
2004
NOVEMBER - the clichéd muse
1. In short order
2. Level the playing field
DECEMBER - the clichéd muse
There will be no clichéd muse contest this month. Sol Magazine is closed from December 10, 2004, through January 7, 2005.
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