This year's writers theme is: Lost Holiday Toys

Please take a moment to visit this year's writers sponsors

The Novel Factory	Kotobee	Ravens Head Services

General Contest Rules:

* All Renderosity members are eligible to enter with the exception of the Contest's Category Manager. * Winners will be announced on **January 2nd** * Entries must be new artwork not previously posted online, or anywhere else publicly. * We encourage you to post your entry on social media and in your gallery during the contest. * Winners' Announcement will be posted in the Renderosity News Section and this official contest page.

Entry Specifications:

* Any style of writing is accepted that complies with this years theme maximum of 1000 words or less. Must comply with Renderosity's Terms of Service * Thumbnail Image: MUST be included 300x350 pixels. Here is a helpful tutorial on [How to make Full Image Thumbnails ](https://www.renderosity.com/mod/tutorial/index.php?tutorial_id=968) * Save and upload an image in both the Image and Thumbnail field. (You must upload both or the system will not accept the entry.) * Entries must not have previously won a Renderosity Contest. * Use the description field to tell us your tale. * Include the word count at the end of the story. * By uploading your image, you are agreeing that this is your original work. * Any entry containing violence, blood, brutality or gore that is implied or explicit will removed this Holiday Season. * An entry containing weapons of any kind, or objects to be used as weapons is subject to removal.

Voting:

* All clone votes will be removed.

Additional Information

All prize winners must supply Renderosity with their real name, email address and mailing address for prize distribution and registration.

By entering this contest, you agree that your submission(s) may be used by Renderosity for promotional purposes.  This may include; online, digital, print, on CD or in any other medium. By submitting your entry into this contest you are granting Renderosity the right to retain your entry in its archive and to display the entry within this community to promote Renderosity and/or future contests held.

By submitting this form, you agree that you are authorized to grant Renderosity the permission to use of your image in print advertising, promotions or website usage. The Artist will remain the intellectual property holder of their images.

Prize Listing

Everyone Wins

* Every Renderosity Member Will Receive Happy Holidaze from JixiPix as well as Portrait Painter * Every Contestant who enters Will Receive $50 Render Credits from Fox Renderfarm

Grand Prize Winner

* The Novel Factory Premium Annual Subscription * Kotobee Author * Ravens Head Services WriteItnow 5 * Entry Published in Renderosity Magazine

2nd Place Winner

* The Novel Factory Standard Annual Subscription * Kotobee Author * Ravens Head Services WriteItnow 5 * Entry Published in Renderosity Magazine

3rd Place Winner

* The Novel Factory Basic Annual Subscription * Kotobee Author * Ravens Head Services WriteItnow 5 * Entry Published in Renderosity Magazine