how does it work?

Got any advice?

1. Submit Your Theme Idea. Based on the prompt right over --> share your imaginative theme. Its quick, fun, and completely free!
   

2. Community Votes. Once the submissions are in, the team at Bug & Bear Press will pick four finalists and the the community will vote.
   

3. See YOUR Theme Come to Life: The winning theme becomes the foundation of the next Bug and Bear story! How cool is that?

What are the rules?

What's in it for you?

1. Bragging Rights: Your theme will be brought to life by our talented authors and illustrators--your idea could be in print!
   

2. Fame and Stardom. See your name featured in the book, on our website, and Gabby's Gazette as the offical Theme Team Winner!
   

3. Bug & Bear Press Swag Bag: Each winner gets an excluisve bag of Bug & Bear Press merch and other goodies!

need inspiration???

1. Keep it Concise. You don't need to write the story, just the idea for it. 20 words or less, please. We might stretch to 22 if it is amazing!
   

2. Keep it Yours! Original ideas only, from sentient beings: humans, bugs, bears, fish, dogs, it's all good. Bots--no thanks!
   

3. Keep it Fair: Only one entry per person, please! We'll check by e-mail and we know you could get clever... but, be cool. Just one entry--its all we need.

1. Make it Sticky like Honey. A great theme is simple, memorable, and sweet. Keep it short and your idea will buzz with potential.
   

2. Think Outside the Hollow. Get Creative. Bug & Bear exist to show us anything is possible. We are limited only by our imagination. So let it roam wild!
   

3. Add a Dash of Laughs: A clever twist, a bit of wordplay, a sprinkle of silliness will make your submission stand out?

• What happens if/when that little guy hits the bullseye?

• Is something sneaking up behind Bug & Bear that they don't know about?

• Is he teaching them? Or did they teach him?

• Why are they watching this little guy in the first place?

• What if that target isn't what it seems?

What is really going on here???

Well, that's up to you!

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