How do you write a competition story?
So here are the five main points he suggests, followed by my observations:
- Write something unique.
- Follow the rules.
- Show don’t tell.
- Keep a consistent perspective (point of view).
- A good story is better than perfect grammar.
What stories can I write about?
Top 10 Story Ideas
- Tell the story of a scar.
- A group of children discover a dead body.
- A young prodigy becomes orphaned.
- A middle-aged woman discovers a ghost.
- A woman who is deeply in love is crushed when her fiancé breaks up with her.
- A talented young man’s deepest fear is holding his life back.
What makes a winning short story?
To enter and win contests, make your character and story unique and memorable. Try to jolt or awe the readers somehow, with a unique, enigmatic, even quirky or weird character; an unusual premise or situation; and an unexpected, even shocking revelation and plot twist.
How many words are in a short story competition?
In terms of competitions, short story length is usually between 1,000 and 5,000 words, although I have seen short story competitions with a 17,000 word maximum. Some people might regard this as a novelette or novella. If you write a story of under 1,000 words, most people seem to regard this as flash fiction.
How do you win 25 words or less competitions?
How to win 25-words-or-less competitions
- Tip 1: Do NOT go over the word limit.
- Tip 2: Answer the question.
- Tip 3: Think about the prize (specifically, the product or brand).
- Tip 4: Know who is judging the competition.
- Tip 5: Be honest.
- Tip 6: Provide a valid email address.
- Tip 7: Don’t overthink your entry.
How do I start a story?
Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
- Strategy 1: Begin with action or dialogue.
- Strategy 2: Ask a question.
- Strategy 3: Describe the setting.
- Strategy 4: Begin with background information.
- Strategy 5: Have the main character introduce himself or herself.
What is 300 writing prompts?
The 300 Writing Prompts journal allow pages to lay open flat, making them easier to write in. Wood-free and acid-free, archive quality paper lined with a prompt or two per page will help ease you into your own writing space, allowing you to explore the inner depths of your mind and soul, one word at a time.
How can I make my story interesting?
17 Ways To Make Your Novel More Memorable
- Your protagonist drives the story.
- Structure your book as a roller-coaster ride.
- Tell the story in a linear way.
- Write from your heart.
- Start your novel at the end of the backstory you’ve created.
- Include only the most important parts of the story.
- Always remember the end.
Is 4000 words a lot for a short story?
Short story: Between 1000 and 7500 words. Novelette/Novella: Between 10,000 and 40,000 words.
How do I tell my story?
11 Powerful Ways to Tell Your Story
- Let Simplicity Be Your Guide.
- Evangelize Your Storytelling.
- State Your Reason for Telling the Story.
- Prune Your Details.
- Use Dialogue.
- Polish Your Skills.
- Start Collecting Stories.
- Master Transmedia Storytelling.