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My first writing prize, and yes, I AM that old! I guess I always knew this was wanted what I wanted to do. Just took some tome to get here.(First year of high school). #writingprize #highschool #passion #childhoodmemories #childhooddreams #goals #imadeit #writing #authorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKpZcZDh3V/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Why Phosphenes?

Finding our theme for this year’s prize was not an easy task. We bounced around several terms, phrases, and Queen lyrics, but we were instantly mesmerized by the word “Phosphenes”.

What exactly is it?

Medically speaking, it is the experience of seeing light without light actually entering the eye. It is the spots we see when our eyes are shut. An antonym of shadows. An impression of an image completely filled in with light without the light coming from it as light usually does.

This optical illusion gave our theme one of those paradoxes we writers and reader so love. It also gave our writers a challenge. Creativity is not always born from complete freedom. Sometimes perimeters spark imagination just as much. 

That being said, we gave free range on everything else, as long as it does not exceed 3,000 words. Authors can write anything from prose to poetry, to creative non-fiction, in whatever genre they love, be it romance, fantasy, humour, etc.

We will have more inspiration soon, but if you have any questions, please tweet us @UCLPubPrize.