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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