[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Form doesn’t always follow function.

The final round of our super challenge is focused on writing. Weird, right?

The round three prompt is a sentence. Each writer will incorporate that sentence into an essay about… well, about wherever that sentence takes them for inspiration. The essay could be personal or persuasive. The catch is that the sentence shouldn’t stick out or sound unnatural. Words should flow, nuance should be on-point, and our judges shouldn’t be able to tell where your writing ends and our prompt begins.

For the two of you who haven’t skipped straight to the prompt, here’s a couple extra quick hints:

You don’t have to write the Most Dramatic Personal Essay about the Worst Thing That Ever Happened to write a great essay. Some of the finest essays have been written about nothing more outre than breaking through a crust of ice on a shallow puddle, or finding a teddy bear in a thrift store.

You don’t have to write about something that’s never happened to anyone else ever to stand out from the crowd. Your experience is unique to you, and the way you’ll write about it is unique.

These rules also apply to persuasive essays.

Now that that’s cleared up, let’s get to the prompt:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

It hardly seemed worth it at the time to complain.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Wait, wait, there’s more!

Your essays are due Sunday at 10pm US Eastern Time. I know it’s round three, but as a couple round two writers can tell you, it’s still a good idea to doublecheck the rules for formatting, including all those fiddly details like title page, font, and filename. I know it seems really useless at times, but all those rules have a purpose, from helping get your file where it needs to be to making sure you’re read anonymously and fairly.

We’re looking forward to seeing where this prompt takes you. Good luck, and good writing![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]