Update, 8.11.2024: We've shared the winning story and snippets of the others in a piece of curated content: EVE Online fan fiction
Our last fanfiction bounty was on the Amarr empire, and boy were there some good entries! This time, we're dealing with the tribalistic Minmatar Republic. You can choose to set your story deep in Matari space or base it on existing Matari legends. However, if you'd prefer, you can also link your tale more loosely to the republic, such as a tale of a freed slave grappling the mental legacy of their shackles.
Please use no more than 1,200 words in your submission. If they're much longer than that, they may be disqualified regardless of quality. Feel free to include images. You're also more than welcome to enter this bounty with a video story. If you do, aim for at least three minutes of video.
As always, the winning stories will be judged on community reactions and our own judgement of quality and creativity.
Flash-fiction writing advice: Often, aspiring authors of flash fiction fall down by trying to write an entire story, complete with beginning, middle, and end. Flash fiction doesn't need to do that, and is usually better when it doesn't. Flash fiction can leave readers wanting more. It can leave questions unanswered and mysteries unsolved. Sometimes, it can be a single scene. To maximise your chances of winning a prize, we advise you keep that advice in mind.
Task: Write or film a short piece of fiction linked to the Minmatar Republic
Format: Written or video
How to submit a written entry:
Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!
Add a written response and feel free to include images.
How to submit a video entry:
Create your video and post it to your connected TikTok, YouTube or Instagram account.
In your post description, please tag us! We're on YouTube, on Instagram, and on TikTok. We'd also love it if you included #JustAbout.
Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!
Share a link to your post in the box that appears, then expand it so we can view the video on Just About.
Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick three submissions, awarding $50 to first place, $25 to second place, and $5 to third place. We may then share them as curated content.
Disclaimer: Geographical and age restrictions apply. Just About reserves the right to extend the bounty's duration. Please see our Terms of Use for more information on how bounties are created and rewarded on Just About. One reward available per member. Please note: If you are chosen as a winner of this Bounty, you are providing CCP ehf. (dba CCP Games) with the right to use your submitted Content. Please see our Terms of Use for full details which shall apply to CCP Games in this respect accordingly.
Take care not to breach copyright. Check our copyright policy before submitting.
Remember to link your social accounts before submitting multimedia assets!
Considering using AI to help? Think twice and first see our approach to AI content on Just About.
Image credit: Razorien on Flickr
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