There were many writing competitions for high school students. These competitions are usually organized by schools or institutions to encourage students to create outstanding literary works. Some common high school writing competitions included the Chinese Cup, the New Concept Essay Competition, and the Literature Star Competition. You can ask your teacher or classmates about these competitions and participate in them to improve your writing skills.
To apply for a ghost story related thing, say a writing opportunity or a contest. You start by researching where these opportunities are available. It could be online platforms or local literary events. After that, you prepare your entry. If it's a competition, find out what the judges are looking for. Is it a spooky atmosphere, a unique plot? Tailor your story accordingly and then follow their application instructions precisely.
To win, you need a compelling opening to hook the judges. Develop complex characters they can relate to. And, proofread carefully to eliminate any errors.
Yes, there are many. For instance, people had more time to read books and expand their knowledge. I myself read a lot of classic novels during quarantine and it was really fulfilling.
There might be a story where a man was quarantined in a hotel. Every night, he saw a shadowy figure pass by his window. He was really scared at first. But after some investigation, he found out that it was the hotel staff's routine patrol, which was distorted by the dim light outside, creating a 'ghostly' illusion. It just goes to show how our minds can play tricks on us during such strange times.
The final winner of the 2008 campus novel essay competition was Li Zewei, a student from Tsinghua University's KIG laboratory. He won the first prize for a novel called " The Thief of Time." The novel tells the story of four years spent in Tsinghua University. Through vivid descriptions, it shows the life, thoughts and emotions of Tsinghua students, which is very popular among readers. Li Zewei also won other awards in the competition, including the second prize and the best author award.
I think 'The Decameron' is a great quarantine novel. It was written during a time of plague in Italy. The story is about a group of ten young people who flee the city to avoid the plague and spend their time in a villa, telling each other stories. It's interesting to see how they interact and keep themselves entertained during such a difficult time. Also, 'Love in the Time of Cholera' by Gabriel García Márquez has themes of love and isolation that are relatable to quarantine experiences.
It depends on how you define 'based on a real story'. Quarantine is a response to real health threats, but it might not have a specific fictional story behind it like in a movie or novel. It's more of a practical measure based on scientific and medical knowledge.
No, quarantine as a concept is often implemented for public health reasons but not based on a specific true story. It's a preventive measure used in various situations.
In most cases, quarantine in fictional settings is not based on a specific true story. It's more of a creative construct to build tension and explore themes related to isolation and survival.