In most cases, having dialog can enhance a short story, but it's not a strict requirement. Some contests might prioritize other elements like plot or character development.
Sure. A well-written journal entry can be a story if it contains elements like character development, a plot, and a theme. It might not have the traditional structure of a story but can still communicate a meaningful narrative.
The following is a table of contents for a guide to editing character entries:
1. Basic information of the character, including name, gender, age, occupation, birthplace, growth experience, family background, etc.
2. The background story of the character: Including the historical background, social environment, political environment, cultural background, etc.
3. Character characteristics: Including the character's personality characteristics, interests, habits, beliefs, etc.
4. Character's physical characteristics: Including the character's height, weight, facial features, hairstyle, clothing, etc.
5. Character relationship network: includes the relationship between the character and others such as friends, enemies, colleagues, family, etc.
6. Character Skills and Specialties: Including the character's skills and specialties such as martial arts, magic, language, wisdom, etc.
7. Character experience and story: Including the character's life experience, battle experience, love story, etc.
8. Character goals and wishes: Including the character's life goals, personal wishes, and ideals.
9. Character influence and evaluation: Including the influence and evaluation of the character on the story and the entire novel.
10. Biography and information: Including the biography, information, and background story of the person.
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Definitely. There are various short story contests that welcome longer stories. For instance, many local or regional writing contests have flexible word limits. They aim to encourage a wide range of story - telling. A longer short story can often explore complex themes and character development more deeply. However, it's important to carefully read the contest rules to ensure your story meets their requirements, such as formatting, genre, and submission guidelines.