Project Athena

Hello Athenians,
          
          As we reach the midpoint of the year, June marks a month of rest for Project Athena. We're taking a break from our regular monthly activities, such as Challenges and Author Spotlight, to give our staff a well-deserved break and to undergo some internal reorganization.
          
          Congratulations to the authors whose submitted stories have been added to our reading lists! We encourage you to collect your stickers (link in our bio). 
          
          If you're looking for some great new stories to read, be sure to check out our reading lists.
          
          Please note that due to the limitations of our communication methods, we're unable to reach out to individual authors personally. Stories that were submitted but not added were either due to errors in their submission forms or because they didn't meet our guidelines regarding AI usage.
          
          The results for the May edition of Challenges will be announced later this week, so stay tuned! 
          
          Good luck with your writing, and happy June from Team Athena!

Wow! Thank you so much for adding 'Art of a Bleeding Heart' to your readers' list. I'm highly honored❣️

Hello Athenians!
          It's May, a new month, so there's a few things to check off:
          
          -Unfortunately, we couldn't run an edition of Challenges last month, but there's one this time, check it out via the link: 
          https://www.wattpad.com/1340819086-project-athena-challenges-may-challenge-paranormal
          
          -Submitted stories have been added to our reading lists, please take a look at them and support the authors. Also due to recent Wattpad changes, we won't be able to send confirmation of acceptance/rejection of your story regarding an addition to our reading lists. 
          
          -For those needing direct communication with us, or a safe space to interact with other writers and readers, share stories, or support each other in their creative journeys, you can join our Discord server here:  https://discord.gg/pwgH5bKhv4

@TheSavantGirls Awards are officially open for judges and participants! 
          
          Spots for these genres/categories are open for Phase 1:
          -Fantasy
          -Horror
          -Action/Adventure
          -Romance
          -Teen fiction
          -Science Fiction
          -Best Opening Paragraph
          -Best Blurb
          -Best Prologue/First Chapter
          
          
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/365683988-savant-awards-2024

Thanks to all those who submitted their stories for the March challenge. The stories were all fun to read, and the execution of the prompts was done exceptionally. Congratulations to all participants, especially our winner!
          
          Winner
          Oblivion by @compulsive-writer
          
          Runners Up
          A Breath Too Clean by @Benita23ro
          A Novel's Beginning by @TexasCelina
          
          
          We hope you had fun with this Challenge, see you soon with our next one!

Hello Athenians!
          
          The mentors at the @bootcampmentors  have been announced for the 8 Chapter Challenge mentoring session!   We'd appreciate if you check out the Mentor Availability chapter to learn who is participating, then visit their profiles and get to know these writers. They are eager to meet you! 
          
          The open submission window is open from April 21-24 only, and we want to make sure you’re ready to apply when the time comes. We hope you will accept the challenge! 
          
          On April 20, 2024, @bootcampmentors are hosting the Ask-a-Mentee event on Discord! ✨ They look forward to your participation! 
          
          Here's the link to their Discord server:
          https://discord.gg/prfEGMT6fK
          
          Here's their Session One Mentor List:
          https://www.wattpad.com/1430218003-2024-bootcamp-mentorship-program-mentor

Dive into a captivating universe of boundless creativity with @disney_fanatic36, an extraordinary writer whose fanfiction transports readers to extraordinary realms and enthralling adventures. Get ready to embark on a spellbinding journey through beloved fandoms and discover a world where imagination knows no limits.
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1436488095-project-athena-author-spotlight-disney_fanatic36
          
          
          
          Also, a note from our affiliate, @TheCogitatioRealm 
          
          The fourth edition of The Cogitatio Realm awards is still ongoing, we have plenty space left for participants and judges join while you still can! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/362328206-tcr-awards-fourth-edition

Only a few days left for you to partake in this month's edition of Monthly Challenges!
          
          We're challenging you to write a short story with a minimum word count of 1000 and a maximum of 5000.
          
          Your story has to be primarily Science Fiction, but it can be any subgenre you like. You have until midnight on 31st March (EST) to submit your entry.
          Feel free to adapt these prompts to suit your writing style and preferences. Happy writing!
          
          Good luck!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1321606763-project-athena-challenges-march-challenge-science

Hello Athenians!
          
          We take great pleasure in featuring @craftychicken as our highlighted author this month, celebrating the richness of diverse literature. Her stories offer a fresh and enthralling perspective, adding depth and intrigue to the world of storytelling. Join us as we delve into her unique writing style, and gain valuable insights into her personal journey as an author.
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1431739139-project-athena-author-spotlight-craftychicken

Hello Athenians!
          
          Ever wanted to try out writing Science Fiction as a genre? This month's set of prompts is for you.
          
          We're challenging you to write a short story with a minimum word count of 1000 and a maximum of 5000.
          
          Your story has to be primarily Science Fiction, but it can be any subgenre you like. You have until midnight on 31st March (EST) to submit your entry.
          Feel free to adapt these prompts to suit your writing style and preferences. Happy writing!
          
          Good luck!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1321606763-project-athena-challenges-march-challenge-science