World Mythology Archives - REUTS | Boutique Book Publisher | https://www.reuts.com/tag/world-mythology/ Get REUTED in an amazing book Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 2014 Project REUTSway Cultures Reveal https://www.reuts.com/2014-project-reutsway-cultures-reveal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2014-project-reutsway-cultures-reveal https://www.reuts.com/2014-project-reutsway-cultures-reveal/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:00:06 +0000 http://blog.reuts.com/?p=1156 This month has already been packed with so much excitement, and we’re just getting started! We’ve revealed the overall theme for this year’s fabulous rendition of Project REUTSway–we’re taking you around the world, challenging you to bring the most unique myths and legends from the four corners of the earth. But with just four days...

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This month has already been packed with so much excitement, and we’re just getting started! We’ve revealed the overall theme for this year’s fabulous rendition of Project REUTSway–we’re taking you around the world, challenging you to bring the most unique myths and legends from the four corners of the earth.

But with just four days for each challenge, that’s a lot of ground to cover. So today, we’ve decided to give everyone a jump start on this year’s competition! Allow us to present the four cultures for the 2014 Project REUTSway challenges:

–Egyptian

–Celtic

–Asian

–Eastern European

That’s right! So hone your research and brush up on your favorite fabulous tales. But don’t get too comfortable, because we’ll have more twists and turns than a runway strut. If you haven’t refreshed yourself on our submission guidelines and rules (aka terms and conditions), do it now! Because the next time you hear from us, we’ll be announcing the Week #1 challenge, and the clock will be ticking!

ARE YOU IN?

If you haven’t already signed up for VIP notifications, what are you waiting for? As an “official” competitor of Project REUTSway, you will be subscribed to all updates on the PRW site, including a first look at weekly challenges and news!

Follow @ProjectREUTSway and @REUTSpub to get REUTED in this season’s most fabulous writing contest, and use hashtag #ProjectREUTSway to join the buzz!

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Project REUTSway Official Rules https://www.reuts.com/project-reutsway-official-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-reutsway-official-rules Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:16:25 +0000 http://blog.reuts.com/?p=1149 Well REUTies, we’re getting close! Only two more weeks until the 2014 season of Project REUTSway kicks off! We’ve revealed this year’s theme, shared the fabulous cover for the 2013 anthology (available Oct 31st), and now it’s time to get down to business. THE RULES: Each participant will have creative carte blanche to select and...

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Well REUTies, we’re getting close! Only two more weeks until the 2014 season of Project REUTSway kicks off! We’ve revealed this year’s theme, shared the fabulous cover for the 2013 anthology (available Oct 31st), and now it’s time to get down to business.

THE RULES:

  • Each participant will have creative carte blanche to select and adapt his or her favorite tale, as long as the original story is considered a “myth” and falls within the parameters of the weekly challenge. (For the purposes of this competition, we are considering mythology to be defined as cultural legend or folklore for the specified region.)
  • Participation in every challenge is not mandatory. Each week will present a new palette of material, so choose the fabrics that fit you best or try them all. The choice is entirely up to you!
  • All submissions must be suitable for YA/”light” NA audiences. We will not accept anything above a PG-13 rating in terms of graphic violence or sexual situations. (Steamy make-out sessions are okay, even encouraged, but this is a fashion-themed challenge, so NO wardrobe malfunctions. The clothes STAY on, people.) Let’s keep it classy, REUTSWriMos.
  • Be creative. Knock our designer socks off! And above all, HAVE FUN!
  • Submission files should be named and structured as follows:

                        TITLE by AUTHOR’S NAME (WORD COUNT).doc (or .docx, .pdf, etc . . .)

  • The maximum number of submissions per person, per challenge is THREE, and each submission MUST fit within the 2,000 – 5,000 word limit. That part is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
  • You MUST include the name of the original myth you’re retelling, along with your name, and the story’s word count in the upper left of your manuscript. (Think school papers here, people. Don’t make our judges hunt for your information; proclaim it proudly — a designer label for your words.)
  • All manuscripts must adhere to standard formatting — (Times New Roman or Arial Font, 12 pt, double-spaced, etc.)

THE PROVERBIAL FINE PRINT: (Otherwise known as Terms & Conditions)

By submitting to Project REUTSway, you are stating that you understand and agree to the following:

  • By submitting to us, you are stating that your work is entirely your own and you hold the publication rights to it. We will not accept reprints, so your work must be unpublished, either in short story form or as part of a larger work. We won’t go as far as to say you can’t have “sketched” some of the idea(s) before, but please refrain from recycling.
  • You understand that submitting to this contest may result in the use of first publication rights to your story should it be chosen for either the Official Anthology or the Runner-up Blog Tour. (If you are selected for either prize, you will be contacted, at which time you’ll have the option to withdraw. But unless you officially do so, you have submitted your work with the intent to publish with us, and your publication rights will be affected accordingly.)
  • Furthermore, submitting to the contest grants REUTS Publications the right to post excerpts of your work (up to 1000 words) for contest features/promotional purposes.
  • Short stories submitted for consideration cannot be queried elsewhere until after the competition concludes and the winners have been announced, this includes posting online. (Similarly, stories that have been selected for the Runner-up Tour prize — which the author has accepted — cannot be posted to personal blogs or manuscript display websites until AFTER they are showcased.)
  • Project REUTSway is a non-paying anthology. Winners will receive bragging rights and exposure via the Official REUTS blog or via the published anthology, depending. (Winners featured in the official anthology will receive a complimentary eBook of the finished product, featuring their work with full author credit.)
  • Failure to follow the submission guidelines/rules listed above will result in disqualification from the contest.

ARE YOU IN?

If you haven’t already signed up for VIP notifications, what are you waiting for? As an “official” competitor of Project REUTSway, you will be subscribed to all updates on the PRW site, including a first look at weekly challenges and news!

Add the official Project REUTSway badge to your Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Website, etc…

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Follow @ProjectREUTSway and @REUTSpub to get REUTED in this season’s most fabulous writing contest, and use hashtag #ProjectREUTSway to join the buzz!

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Project REUTSway 2014 Theme Reveal https://www.reuts.com/project-reutsway-2014-theme-reveal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-reutsway-2014-theme-reveal https://www.reuts.com/project-reutsway-2014-theme-reveal/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:03:30 +0000 http://blog.reuts.com/?p=1138 Last week, we announced the return of our annual Project REUTSway short story competition. And we’ve already heard from so many of our REUTies, both old and new—all eager to participate in this FABULOUS writing adventure. We’re as thrilled as you are; in fact, we’re dying to share the theme for the 2014 anthology! So,...

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Last week, we announced the return of our annual Project REUTSway short story competition. And we’ve already heard from so many of our REUTies, both old and new—all eager to participate in this FABULOUS writing adventure. We’re as thrilled as you are; in fact, we’re dying to share the theme for the 2014 anthology! So, without further ado . . .

Introducing the 2014 Project REUTSway anthology theme:

PRW 2014 Theme - World Mythology: Tales Across the Hemisphere

So brush up on your histories, legends, and cultural lore, because we’ll be looking for the most original, fantastic versions of tales that have braved the centuries. And don’t forget, each week we’ll throw in a bonus challenge that’s sure to detour your writing plans. But don’t worry, we’ll provide a road-map that will have you globe-trotting through both the expected and the unknown. And after the success of last year’s competition, we can’t wait to see the brilliant variations you’ll unearth.

Now that we’ve shared our exciting news, though, it’s time to talk about a more heartfelt matter. As you may or may not remember, a portion of sales from our Project REUTSway anthologies go to a writerly charity. Our 2013 organization was  Reading Tree/Discover Books, a “green” charity which promotes literacy in the US by keeping books out of landfills, funding library sustainability, providing books to low-income families, and more. For the 2014 season, we’re giving you the chance to decide where proceeds will go! Make a difference. Cast your vote here.

That’s it for another week of reveals! Stay tuned . . . next Monday, we’ll announce the official rules and submission guidelines. Tell your friends, and be sure to sign up for VIP notifications for sneak peeks of the weekly challenge. Only three more weeks until the competition begins! ARE YOU IN?

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