#STB Contest 8 & Wk 7 Winner "Video" Announcement

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Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Week 8 of our #SPILLTHEBEANS Contest. The past weeks have been excellent, and last week we presented a vague blog prompt and you all created amazing stories. Well done all!
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, and we invite those of you who might be thinking about it to join in.

Please watch this short video to discover the winner of last week's contest :)

All the entries showed creativity and originality which made it a great contest! Some stories stood out, but these final two had elements that made them a beautiful read.

Thanks for raising the bar peeps!

See this week's topic below, with a countdown timer that needs to be observed. The entry deadline for posts ends on Wednesday, with the countdown timer at the top and the bottom of this post, guiding you to the cut-off time.
Late entries will be muted!

Have fun peeps!

⚠️ GUIDELINES:

How do I qualify for entry and what are the guidelines to follow?

Answer:

Post to Cinnamon Cup Coffee Community
Use #spillthebeans as the first tag
Vote for this post
Write ONLY on the topic presented
No less than 250 words and no more than 1000 words MAX!
English Words ONLY
Post within the Countdown Timer. (No late entries)
Photos must be of coffee, or coffee shop setting.
Post title MUST be the topic presented each week.

E.g. "The Fight for Coffee" must be your post title this week, and #spillthebeans must be the first tag for your post to qualify.

Invite at least one other person to enter (optional)
One entry per person each week.
Drop a link to your entry in the comments section of this post.
Adhere to general community rules

So, without further ado, here's the topic for the week.

⚠️Please see a General Notice from the community in the comments reiterating the need for you to ONLY present in English. ⚠️NO LESS THAN 250 WORDS, 1000 WORDS MAX. Thank you!

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TOPIC: "The Fight for Coffee"

_{Note This week you have the freedom to come up with your own short unique story titles, or you can use the topic presented. Therefore you will only qualify for the contest if #spillthebeans is your first tag, and if your story does not cover the relevant topic presented, your post will be muted for fairness to other competitors.}

A new political leader has taken control of your country and it's starting to feel like a dictatorship. In his latest speech, the politician announced that coffee is now banned and will be considered contraband from here on out. You are unwilling to give up coffee. Tell us a story about the situation. Some ideas might include: A) defying the dictatorship and leading the coffee resistance. B) hiding coffee products in your home when the military comes to confiscate them. C) Creating counter-propaganda against the coffee restriction (this could include self-made artwork) D) any other scenario of your choosing that relates to the situation.

Remember, it's a "Creative Writing Contest" - Be imaginative and original. Cover all the elements that make a good story.
Have Fun!

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Here is a link with some Creative Writing Tips and #Spillthebeans Writing Tips.

IF ALL GUIDELINES ARE NOT MET, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE CONTEST. JUDGES WILL NOT ASK ANYONE TO EDIT THEIR POSTS. WE ARE PASSED THAT TEETHING STAGE.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about #spillthebeans

1. Can I Enter?

Answer:

Yes, you can! One entry per person.

Everyone is free to post regular coffee posts in the community at any time. However, if there's a post using the #spillthebeans tag, that is NOT a response to the question, the post will be muted without notice.

N.B. #Spillthebeans entries will not be included in the selection of weekly curated content for #THEGRIND

2. Why should I participate and what will I gain?

Answer:

Improve your writing skills
Be an active community member
Engage with community members and other authors across Hive.
A chance to be creative
A chance that your post might be curated for upvotes
Best post entry would receive beneficiary rewards from the following week's contest announcement post rewards.

3. How do I win or what criteria are you looking for?

Answer:

Clarity and readability
Creativity of the story
Originality and personality in the story
Quality of photos
Presentation of your post
Engagement on your post and other authors' posts within the community

4. How do I know if I am a winner?

Answer:

There will only be ONE WINNER
If you are that lucky person, you will receive a banner on your post entry on Monday, notifying you that you won the contest.
Your post will be highlighted in the topic announcement post, the following week.
You will receive a 20% beneficiary reward from the new post topic announcement post the following week.
Your post would have already been upvoted by the community team, commented on by the community team, and curated and upvoted.

C'mon, put your creative caps on!

And ...

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Don't forget! Please take the time to drop a congratulatory message and perhaps a vote or a tip to last week's winner, and here's the story 🎉

IF ALL GUIDELINES ARE NOT MET, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE CONTEST. JUDGES WILL NOT ASK ANYONE TO EDIT THEIR POSTS. WE ARE PASSED THAT TEETHING STAGE.

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Please see a General Notice from the community in the comments reiterating the need for you to ONLY present in English. ⚠️NO MORE THAN NO LESS THAN 250 WORDS, 1000 WORDS MAX. Thank you!

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