American Pixels
Robert X. Jones's photographic blogs Pixels of Fury and Fundamental Jelly are my favorite places to visit for a quick visual pop, like a caffeine surge to the brain. He makes me appreciate photo-imagery; his images ensconce my desire for a flash of artistry; his photographic eye is blurred with humor and enigmatical contrasts. He has a unique way of forcing your eye to see the prosaic in a new way.
For over a year, I've been viewing his images. They usually compelled me to storytelling. But I didn't dare. Until now.
This week, one of his images will be chosen for The American Writer to present as the prompt for a short story. Here's the plan for American Pixels:
1. American Writer readers view the Robert X. Jones image.
2. American Writer readers use the image as the visual impetus to write a short story.
3. American Writer readers write a short story between 500 and 1500 words.
4. American Writer readers e-mail story to tom@tomeubanks.com by April 15, 2011.
5. American Writer (me) will choose the first place story for publication in The American Writer.
6. American Writer (me) will send the winner a special prize.
Got it? That's right. It's a contest. If I get a whole bunch of stories, then there might be second and third place winners who'll also get prizes. Sound like a plan?
Check back on Wednesday for the image! And thanks, Robert!
Onward.
For over a year, I've been viewing his images. They usually compelled me to storytelling. But I didn't dare. Until now.
This week, one of his images will be chosen for The American Writer to present as the prompt for a short story. Here's the plan for American Pixels:
1. American Writer readers view the Robert X. Jones image.
2. American Writer readers use the image as the visual impetus to write a short story.
3. American Writer readers write a short story between 500 and 1500 words.
4. American Writer readers e-mail story to tom@tomeubanks.com by April 15, 2011.
5. American Writer (me) will choose the first place story for publication in The American Writer.
6. American Writer (me) will send the winner a special prize.
Got it? That's right. It's a contest. If I get a whole bunch of stories, then there might be second and third place winners who'll also get prizes. Sound like a plan?
Check back on Wednesday for the image! And thanks, Robert!
Onward.
Posted by Tom Eubanks at 4/4/2011 9:40 PM 
Categories: Winners and Weiners
Tags: Storytelling Writers Who Write
Categories: Winners and Weiners
Tags: Storytelling Writers Who Write
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