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A Very Slothy Dinner Party

Dr. Frank Sloth is widely considered a terrifying individual by most in Neopia. Collab with venturecaptalist

by halondrus
Perfect Pairings: A Neo-Barista's Guide

Whether your Pet needs a morning kick-starter, an afternoon pick-me-up, or some extra pizazz to get through beating their high-score at Nova Defender, it's a no-brainer to swing by Neopian Fresh Foods for a coffee.

by thedaydreamfaerie
Creative Contest Guide for 2026

Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? If so, there are several creative contests in Neopia for you to enter.

by _brainchild_
Having Fun at the Battledome

The Battledome is a place where the strongest Neopians battle with powerful items in order to defeat their opponent. Collab with heart_stealer292 and acherub

by kailey_kitty1995
Neopian Dads I Would Have a Backyard BBQ With

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. Collab with togepwi & qlobal

by m_hero18
 
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Creative Contest Guide for 2026



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 (My poetry guide from Issue 904 is quite outdated by now!)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...



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by pikapi20

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The Obsidian Beach
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Four Trees, a Meowclops, and Ilere
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Take a Dip!
Sometimes you just need to take a leap into the... void?

by anotherblond07

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Commander Cam in: The Last Stand
Not today, Sloth! Collab with coolman233312

by lightningtrouble_65



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