About
Converted Legacy Event
This event was converted from our old contest and event system into our new jam format for historic preservation. Some details may be confusing in the new jam context.
Love Poems
... about anything
Writing Prompt by PMC
Welcome to the Love Poetry Contest where we express our love for anyone or thing.
Roses are red
Violets are blue,
I just wrote a poem
And so should you!
Basic Contest Theme Concept
Love comes in many forms and we'll accept poetry about any type of love! Food, pets, hobbies, scents, colors, or seasons are a few examples of what you could create your love poem about.Sweep us off our feet with your word wizardry. Make us laugh. The tone you set is up to you.Your poem does not have to rhyme! It can be any type of poem including Haiku, Sonnet, Limerick, Acrostic, and Free Verse. If you're a poetry connoisseur you know that there are several types of poems, these are just examples. You can check out this resource for a more in-depth explanation of what the top 10 Types of Poems are.Include in your submission any additional art, photos, or music you feel would complement your poem.If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the discussion thread for this contest.Rules & Guidelines
1. Judging Criteria
1) Concept and PresentationYour poem should be original. Often times concepts that are imaginative, original or even odd are more interesting to read than concepts that follow more traditional and predictable concepts. That said, you have as much freedom as you need in your writing provided you follow the given theme.
Your poem does not have to rhyme! It can be any type of poem including Haiku, Sonnet, Limerick, Acrostic, and Free Verse. If you're a poetry connoisseur you know that there are several types of poems, these are just examples. You can check out
this resource for a more in-depth explanation of what the top 10 Types of Poems are.
In addition you may consider adding images or concept art to help illustrate your poem. Keep in mind however that your writing content is still the most important part of your entry.
2) Quality and Technique
You will be judged on the quality and technique of your writing. Your writing should be free from grammar and spelling mistakes. The quality of your writing affects your readers' ability to stay engaged with your poem. Consider having someone proof read your writing!
3) Immersion & CharacterizationFor this criteria, your writing should help readers feel moved by your poem in some way. If you allow your readers to feel connected to the characters then we're going to care more about what happens to them next. Try to find a good balance between details and allowing the reader to imagine the rest.
2. Ideas must be original and for this contest.
Do not use images, text or videos created by other people. Art commissions for your thumbnail and music to listen to while reading is alright, just as long as there are no copyright issues. Keep in mind that neither your thumbnails or music will be judged.
Do not use existing writing created by other people or yourself in a previous blog. Your poem must be new and original for this contest.
You may use both images and videos to help you illustrate points, however the marks are awarded based on only the written word within your blog.
You're free to write as much or as little as you need for your personal writing style. There is a general 350 character minimum on all blogs.
3. One entry per person.
Each user will only be permitted to submit one blog for this contest. You may edit your one entry as long as the contest is still running. If you decide to change your submission at any point, you are free to do so. However, you should not delete your original entry. Instead, use the "update submission" button to save the changes.
4. The contest will run for three weeks.
Post dates must be made after today's date, February 2nd, 2021 @ 12:00 PM EST. The contest entry period will end on February 22nd, 2021 @ 12:00 PM EST. Posts submitted after this date will not be accepted.
5. Take your time and have fun!
Remember, you have weeks to do this. You don't need to put something up right away - and even if you chose to, you're allowed to update your submission as many times as you want before the final close date of February 22nd, 2021 @ 12:00 PM EST.
All of the normal rules of the site still apply in this contest.
Do not rush yourself to get something in immediately. This contest is not a random drawing - the submissions are judged by a panel of judges. It will not help you to submit anything less than fantastic, so take your time. If you notice that other users have submitted something better than yours, edit and update your own submission to make it even better!
Submit a blog like usual but check the box indicating it's for the contest. First Place
- $50 Steam Credit; games will be gifted to your Steam account. Winner may choose more than one game but the total must be $50 or less. Must have a Steam account to claim prize, no substitutes.
- A special gold, first place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Second Place
- A special silver, second place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Third Place
- A special bronze, third place trophy in your profiles' trophy case
- Profile featured on PMC for 1 week
Finalists
- A special finalist medal in your profiles' trophy case
Participants
- A special participant badge in your profiles' trophy case
Phase #1: Entry Period : ~3 weeks
This is the time that everyone has to create and submit a contest entry. During this time, judges are reviewing entries, anonymously voting and disqualifying those that don't meet the contest requirements. The PMC community is doing the same by giving diamonds, feedback, etc.
Phase #2: Review Period : 2 days
After submissions are closed, judges get 2 additional days to review late entries and cast their final votes. Their votes are heavily weighted in an algorithm that includes the community's votes and activity to determine the finalists.
Phase #3: Finalists Calculated : Judging criteria
After the finalists are calculated, judges begin anonymously rating each entry based on the criteria listed above on a scale of 1-10.
Once the site detects that all judges have cast their ratings on all finalists, the winners are announced.
Judges will be encouraged to participate, but will be disqualified from winning prizes.
Legal Terms
By participating in the event, participant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and regulations and the decisions of Planet Minecraft are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this event.
No cash substitute or transfer of prizes is available. Prizes are awarded without warranty of any kind from Planet Minecraft, express or implied, without limitation, except where this would be contrary to federal, state, provincial, or local laws or regulations. All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Decisions of Planet Minecraft and the voting system are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this event. Return of any prize/prize notification may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any potential winner who cannot be contacted by email within 15 days of attempted first notification will forfeit his/her prize. Potential prize winner(s) and their parents/legal guardians may be required to sign and return an Affidavit or Declaration of Eligibility, a Liability/Publicity Release within 30 days following the date of first attempted notification. Failure to comply within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Planet Minecraft at its sole discretion shall reserves the right to disqualify any Participant from the event if it reasonably believes that the Participant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the event by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices or abuses, threatens or harassment of any other Participants, Planet Minecraft employees and affiliates.
Limitations of Liability:
By entering, entrants agree to release Planet Minecraft, and their officers, directors, employees and agencies from any claim, loss, liability, damage or injury of any kind arising from their participation in the event or their receipt or use of the event prize.
Winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes associated with acceptance and use of prize.
Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this event, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this contest, but in no event attorney's fees. These Official Rules shall be governed by, subject to, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules. If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. To the extent permitted by law, the rights to litigate, seek injunctive relief or make any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection with this event are hereby excluded, and all Participants expressly waive any and all such rights.
Disclaimer:
Planet Minecraft will not be held responsible if for any reason the event is not capable of running or operating as planned due to infection by computer virus, fraud, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or force majeure that, in the sole opinion of Sponsor, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this event. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with or abuses any aspect of the event, as solely determined by Sponsor, and to cancel, terminate, modify, or postpone the event until a later date. Sponsor assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, or other failure of or related to the software platform on which the event is played, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this event.
Offer void where prohibited.
