First, come up with an interesting idea. Make it unique and something that will catch the judges' attention. Then, focus on creating well-developed characters and a clear plot. Also, pay attention to your writing style - keep it engaging and easy to follow.
Of course! The summer essay contest was a great opportunity because it provided time and space to write novels. But before you write a novel, you need to think about the plot and theme first and make sure that it can attract the attention of the readers. In addition, you also need to consider the structure and language of the novel to make it more fluent and natural. Finally, don't forget to submit your novel before the deadline and actively seek feedback and suggestions to achieve better results in your next creation.
The requirements for a short story competition can vary. It could be that you have to submit your story by a certain deadline, stick to a particular style of writing, and make sure your story hasn't been published elsewhere before.
I found a list of recommended novels, including books with strong stories. The following are some short recommended novels:
1. Three sets of Neapolitan tetralogy books: My Genius Girlfriend, The Story of a New Name, What Left, What Left, and The Missing Child.
2. [2023 Story Club Combined Volume 150: This volume contains the April and March 2023 Story Club magazines with rich and varied content.]
3. Marquez's collection of short stories, Eternal Death Beyond Love, the most valuable of which was The Colonel to whom no one wrote.
4. Calvino's collection of works, The Castle/Restaurant of Intertwined Fates + The Invisible City + The Curiosity of the Universe: This set of books contains many wonderful short stories.
5. Although it is recommended to read the original text directly, the collection of short stories by Shanghai Translation Press is also a good choice.
6. Borges Collection: This collection published by Zhejiang Literature and Art Press contains many of Borges 'short stories.
Please note that the recommended book list above may only be part of the answer. If you need more recommendations or other types of book lists, please provide more relevant information.
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.
Once upon a time, there was a pistol competition in a small town. The competitors were all kinds of characters. One guy showed up with a really old - fashioned pistol that looked like it was from a cowboy movie. When he fired, instead of hitting the target, it made a huge puff of smoke and the bullet went flying off in a completely wrong direction. Everyone burst out laughing, even the serious judges couldn't hold back their smiles.
Well, to judge a short story competition, you first need to look at the plot. Is it engaging and coherent? Also, check the character development. Are the characters believable and well-rounded?