## Spotlight Creative Challenge #1

Spotlight Creative Challenge is a condensed point-based version of what Spotlight Contests offered in round 1 and 2. 

There will be two streams. Writing Stream authors will write article style posts. Points are gained by writing a new and unique article with featured photos, video or other other supplemental media. Points are awarded for formatting, article length, grammar and use of media.

Video Stream entrants post a new original video and include context about the video they've submitted. Points are awarded for video length,  adding context, and formatting.

Voting still plays a part, scroll down and we'll tell you how.

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#### CHOOSE ONE: (Writing or Video Stream)<br><br>***Writing Stream***
###### <sup><sup>1</sup></sup>Authors Bio +1
###### Word Count (Only One)
* ###### 800 - 1200 +2
* ###### 1200 - 1600 +3
* ###### 1600 - 2000 +4
###### Original Photo Bonus +2 (Max. 1 / 400 words) 
###### Original Video Bonus +5 (Max. 1)
###### <sup><sup>2</sup></sup>Reduced Passive Voice +2
###### Wordcount Posted at Bottom +1
###### Topic Bonus: (Only One)
* ###### Essay Bonus +2 (Facts)
* ###### Story Bonus +2 (Fiction)
* ###### Education Bonus +2 (Guides & Tutorials)

#### ***Video Stream***
###### <sup><sup>3</sup></sup>Intro Bonus +2 
###### Video Length
* ###### 1 - 3 Min +2
* ###### 3 - 6 Min +4
* ###### 6 - 10 Min +6
###### <sup><sup>4</sup></sup>Editing Bonus +5 
###### <sup><sup>5</sup></sup>Context Bonus +5 
###### Transcription Bonus +2 (Max. 1)
###### Topic Bonus: (Only One)
* ###### Talent Bonus +2 (Show your stuff!)
* ###### Education Bonus +2 (Guides & Tutorials)
* ###### Vlog Bonus +2 (Vlog about something)

#### ***Voting Bonus:***
###### Most Votes +10 Points
###### Second Most Votes +5 Points
###### Third Most Votes +3 Points

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<sup><sup>1</sup></sup> Short paragraph to introduce the author, their expertise, other work etc.
<sup><sup>2</sup></sup> Reduced passive voice = < 2% [Check Here](https://datayze.com/passive-voice-detector.php)
<sup><sup>3</sup></sup> Introducing yourself & the challenge
<sup><sup>4</sup></sup> Show a degree of professional editing
<sup><sup>5</sup></sup> 250 words relating to the context of your video submission.

#### Submitting your Entry
1. Craft your entry based on the criteria listed above.
2. Post it on your account with "Spotlight Creative Challenge" in the Title
a. Copy the criteria section and list all the points you believe you qualify for in the first comment of your own post.
3. Submit your entry in the comments of this post
a. include your Stream, Post Title and a link to your post. (Do not post your point totals)

#### Ranking
* As posts come in we'll review them against the points they've claimed
* After 7 days voting closes and the entries with the most points from either stream will win 2500 SP for 2 weeks.
* One Writing Winner & One Video Winner!
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#### Good Luck in the Spotlight Creative Challenge!

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