Charleston Writing Contest Chatoyant

Chatoyant’s Bound by Words Magazine, is where we publish our most favorite and inspiring writings, which is promoted next to our other magazine issues that include models, photographers, fashion designers, makeup artists, and social media influencers. We support the idea that writing holds artistic value and our vision is to help writers get more exposure by publishing them alongside other categories that strongly influence our culture.

Charleston, South Carolina, is unforgettable. Being the state where Chatoyant's Bound by Words Magazine, roots are, we would love to view other people's experiences, memories, visions, wishfulness, and imagination on the memorable area.

For some inspiring information about Charleston, South Carolina:

1) It is considered one the most haunted cities in America

2) It was a place for pirate trials during the 1700s

3) It is the location of the tragedy of Julia Legare

4) It was the location of the Mermaid Riot in the late 1800s

For some inspiring information about South Carolina:

1) The state bird is the Carolina Wren

2) Famous actors who reside there include Bill Murray and Reese Witherspoon

3) Indigo blue and white are the state's colors

4) The state flower is yellow jasmine

5) It is famous for its sweet teas, peaches, and beaches

6) This past winter season, an unusual amount of snow eerily visited South Carolina.

Writers can use this information to expand on the unpredictability that still exists in our reality or in one you create through world-building. All we ask is for Charleston to be used as the place, presence, and/or atmosphere for your stories/poems.

Stories: up to 2500 words; creative nonfiction/fiction

Poems: up to 30 lines; up to 3 poems are encouraged

Short author bio approximately 50-75 words

All genres accepted.

Have fun and good luck!!

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