Hi! Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? If so, there are several creative contests in Neopia for you to enter. They have undergone some changes recently, so I have decided to create a guide for 2026. (My poetry guide from Issue 904 is quite outdated by now!) This guide will cover the Neopian Times (including poetry), the Art Gallery, and the Storytelling Contest, as those are the contests which I have experience with entering. ---Neopian Times (including Poetry)--- The Neopian Times is Neopia’s newspaper, and it runs once every other week. It includes articles, short stories, comics, and now poetry, all written by users. Poetry used to have its own contest, but recently, poetry was combined into the Times. You can also enter a series, but I have never done that. Minimum and maximum word counts for each category of submission are found on the submission page. File sizing and format requirements for comics are found there as well: Submit your entry here! So, what should your piece be about? Sometimes, there are special editions of the Neopian Times, such as the winter holiday edition, Valentine’s Day, and Illusen Day. There is also a special user collab occasionally, where the theme is voted upon and decided by users. These special editions are announced on the “Neopian Writers” board. Also, every 25th edition of the Neopian Times is a commemorative

Hi! Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? If so, there are several creative contests in Neopia for you to enter. They have undergone some changes recently, so I have decided to create a guide for 2026. (My poetry guide from Issue 904 is quite outdated by now!) This guide will cover the Neopian Times (including poetry), the Art Gallery, and the Storytelling Contest, as those are the contests which I have experience with entering. ---Neopian Times (including Poetry)--- The Neopian Times is Neopia’s newspaper, and it runs once every other week. It includes articles, short stories, comics, and now poetry, all written by users. Poetry used to have its own contest, but recently, poetry was combined into the Times. You can also enter a series, but I have never done that. Minimum and maximum word counts for each category of submission are found on the submission page. File sizing and format requirements for comics are found there as well: Submit your entry here! So, what should your piece be about? Sometimes, there are special editions of the Neopian Times, such as the winter holiday edition, Valentine’s Day, and Illusen Day. There is also a special user collab occasionally, where the theme is voted upon and decided by users. These special editions are announced on the “Neopian Writers” board. Also, every 25th edition of the Neopian Times is a commemorative...

To all the dads, grandpas, father figures, stepdads, pet dads, uncles, Dad-to-Be’s, and Neopet dads, we thank you for everything you do. Whether it’s protecting kingdoms, teaching life lessons, fixing problems, or just standing by through difficult times, fathers come in many different forms. Some are sweet, some are stern, but all are patient and loving. Here’s a tribute to some of the most iconic dads (and dad-like legends) in Neopia! There is just something special about gathering around a grill during the warm weather! The smell of burgers and hot dogs cooking, the sound of laughter, the feeling of everyone relaxing and spending time together. Backyard BBQs are where memories are made, and we definitely need dads there! Some would bring wisdom, some would bring good stories, and some would probably accidentally set the grill on fire. So, who is invited to the cookout? King Coltzan III (Father of Princess Amira) One of the most respected rulers in Neopian history, King Coltzan III ruled over the Lost Desert before his tragic passing. Even after death, his spirit continues to watch over the desert through Coltzan’s Shrine. He was known for being wise, fair, and deeply caring toward his kingdom and family, especially Princess Amira.