Welcome one and all! Whether you be an amature writer, avid reader, a skilled author, or just stumbled upon this by chance, welcome to The Art of Eloquence Challenge!

****Update: I only received ONE entry in January. I know there's more of you out there who could write some great stuff. So the deadline has been moved to February 28,2013. Tell your friends, spread the word!

The Prompt:

As of late, I have come to the conclusion that there are far too few quality stories that feature an artistic Bella. So, I thought to myself, why not challenge some of my favorite authors and anyone else who would like to join to write some. Thus began The Art of Eloquence Challenge. There are 10 simple rules.

Challenge Rules:

1.) Must be a One-Shot.

2.) Must be rated T or lower

3.) No cursing. There are so many more eloquent and creative ways to say something or insult someone without cussing, so don't.

4.) No lemons.

5.) Must be a Bella and Edward story.

6.) No using a beta. Sorry, but I want it to be fair, and not everyone has a beta.

7.) Bella must be artistic. Pick any media you want, but she must be artistic.

8.) All human, no exceptions.

9.) Cannon couples required if any other Cullens are mentioned.

10.) All entries due by February 28, 2013, and the winner will be announced in March.

Stories will be judged on creativity, eloquence, compliance with the rules, and grammar.

First place and a runner up will be announced. You may be wondering what the winners recieve, so the prizes are as follows.

First Place:

-Story posted on my profile

-Story advertised in all of my own stories currently in progress.

-I will write you something of your choosing as long as it follows rules 1-4.

Runner Up:

-Story posted on my profile

-Story advertised in all of my own stories currently in progress.

Some of you may have written an artistic Bella before. Some of you may have always wanted to. Some of you may already have ideas coming to you right now. Whatever the case, get to it! Write away!

So, that is all. If you would like to enter, please PM me or review so that we can connect on DocX, which is how the story must be submitted.

I can't wait to read everyone's entries!

-GinervaMarieChaseEverdeen