To win a contest for historical fiction, you need to have a great story. Make sure your plot is engaging and based on accurate historical facts. Also, your characters should be well - developed and believable.
First off, your costume has to be really detailed and accurate. Pay attention to every little aspect, from the fabric to the accessories. Also, make sure your makeup and hairstyle match the character perfectly.
First, have a clear understanding of the contest theme. Then, do extensive research if needed. Polish your writing, check for grammar errors, and make the story emotionally resonant with readers.
Maybe the story from 1933 had a unique charm. It could be that the story had a very original plot or theme that was different from the others in the contest. The writing style might also have been very engaging, using language in a creative way that caught the judges' attention.
It's really hard to say. Superman has a huge global fan base with his superpowers and heroic deeds. However, romance novels also have a large number of dedicated readers who are attracted to the emotional stories. If we consider a younger, more action - loving audience, Superman might be more popular. But among those who enjoy a good love story, romance novels would win.
The 2003 Amazon list of novels was as follows:
1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-The first book in the Harry Potter series was written by JK Rowling.
2 Twilight-Stefanie Meyer's vampire novel became one of the most popular romance novels of the time.
3 "Snow Country"-Kawabata Yasunari's novel was hailed as a classic of Japanese literature.
4 The Catcher in the Rye-J.D. Salinger's novel focuses on the growth and self-exploration of teenagers.
5 " Startling Step by Step "-Tong Hua's time-travel novel tells the story of a modern girl who traveled to the Qing Dynasty to experience the palace struggle and love.
6."How Many Flowers Fall in Dreams"-Guo Jingming's novel became one of the most popular youth novels in China in 2003.
7 Alive-Yu Hua's novel reflects the life and changes of rural China through the life experiences of a farmer.
8 " White Night Walk "-The mystery novel written by Keigo Higashino became one of the most popular mystery novels in Japan in 2003.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets-The fourth book in the Harry Potter series tells the story of a magician who searches for the lost Sorcerer's Stone.
The Temptation of the Wolf-Mo Yan's novel is set in a rural area in northern China. It tells the story of a young farmer being attacked by wolves and reflects social reality and human nature.