Do you like writing challenges like the #fiftywords challenge? Do you want the chance to win SBD?

Well the #zapfic writing contest could be for you!

#zapfic is a very short story (written in 232 characters or less) posted on the steem blockchain via Zappl.

I was introduced to the idea of writing very short stories on @zappl - #zappl-fiction - by @mydivathings. I thought it was a great challenge, and thought it would be a great idea if more people get on board!

What is Zappl and how do I sign up?

@Zappl is a micro blogging site (like Twitter) that is linked to the steem blockchain. What you post on zappl appears on your steem feed. You have 240 characters (including hashtags) you can use to post on zappl plus a title (not included in the character count) and you can add your own picture too.

_{Hint: once posted don't edit your published Zappl post on steemit. If you do it will disappear from Zappl (although it will stay on steemit).}

You can find Zappl here: https://zappl.com/ (it is also available as a phone app.)

You can use Zappl straight away - because it runs on the steemit block chain all you need is your steemit user name and your posting key.

For more information on Zappl and writing fiction on Zappl contact the Zappl Community Influencer for fiction @mydivathings

#zapfic Writing Contest:

• Write a story - inspired by the prompt - in 232 characters, or less (the zappl limit is 240 but you need to include the tag #zapfic at the end) and post it on Zappl
• Try to ensure you tell as complete a story as you can.
  To read an example story click here to read it on Zappl or you can see the same story on my steemit feed or you can read a different story on zappl or steemit

This weeks prompt is: pet

You can interpret the prompt as you wish (the story does NOT have to contain the word “pet” in it)

Rules

• The story must be posted on Zappl (once posted don't edit it on steemit or it will disappear from Zappl)

• It must contain the hashtag #zapfic _{use lowercase}

• The story must be less than 240 characters long (including the hashtag, but not including title or picture)

• The story must be your own work, and previously unpublished

• If you post a photo (you don't have to, there are no "points" for photos, it is all about the story) it must be yours (not taken from the net)

• Resteem and upvote welcome (the contest reward will depend on post payout, so the more people see it, the more upvotes, the bigger the final reward) but it is not essential

• The link to your zap must be left in the comment section of this post

• The deadline for submissions is the payout of this post

• The judge’s decision is final

Prizes

1st prize 0.5 SBD plus 50% SBD from the payout of this post
2nd prize 0.3 SBD plus 30% SBD from the payout of this post
3rd prize 0.2 SBD plus 20% SBD from the payout of this post.

Plus all valid entries will receive an upvote from the judge

Any leftover payout will go towards the following week's contest (leftover payout may result if there are less than three valid entries).

Zappl is still in beta, so you may experience trouble posting, from time to time. If you can try again later. If you have problems let me know.

Note: this contest is hosted, judged and run by @Felt.Buzz. It not affiliated with Zappl.