About
The Mastermind Competition
A deep dive into what we do, why we do it, and how your work will be evaluated.
Our Mission
Project Infinity BP is a creative writing competition platform designed to gather and challenge writers across the world. We believe that great writing can come from anyone, ranging from first-time writers to seasoned authors.
Every few months, we issue a single, carefully crafted writing prompt. Participants have 40 days to respond with their best work. Entries are reviewed by human judges who provide detailed, constructive feedback — not to discourage, but to help every writer grow.
Official Grading Rubric
All submissions are evaluated on the following five criteria, totalling 100 points.
Creativity & Originality
30ptsThe freshness, ingenuity, and imaginative quality of the ideas presented. Does the work surprise and engage the reader in unexpected ways?
Structure & Organisation
25ptsThe coherence, pacing, and logical flow of the piece. Does it have a clear beginning, development, and resolution appropriate to its genre?
Engagement & Impact
25ptsThe emotional or intellectual resonance of the piece. Does it captivate the reader and leave a lasting impression? Does it communicate something meaningful?
Grammar & Spelling
10ptsThe technical accuracy of the writing. This includes correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the piece.
Prompt Adherence
10ptsHow directly and thoughtfully the submission responds to the given prompt. Partial or superficial responses will be penalised.
How It Works
Competition Opens
The host publishes a new prompt and the 40-day submission window begins.
Write & Submit
Upload your response as a .docx or .pdf file. Your first submission may be made at any time. Resubmissions are permitted once every 24 hours — each resubmission permanently replaces your previous file.
Integrity Review
After the deadline, a co-host manually reviews every submission for plagiarism and AI-generated content. This review must be completed before judges are granted access.
Judging Period
Once the integrity review is complete, human judges grade every submission using the rubric above and write individual feedback. Judges are notified of any flagged concerns.
Results & Feedback
Each participant receives a private document with their score breakdown and written judge comments.