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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.

Contests for children stories have several benefits. For one, they encourage children to express themselves. When kids write stories for a contest, they get to explore their imagination freely. It also helps in improving their language skills as they try to use proper grammar and vocabulary. Moreover, it gives them a sense of achievement if their story is recognized. This can boost their self - confidence. Additionally, they get to read other children's stories if the contest has a sharing or publication aspect, which exposes them to different writing styles and ideas.

One popular contest in school is the spelling bee. Students compete to spell difficult words correctly. It helps improve their vocabulary and spelling skills. Another is the science fair competition, where students showcase their scientific projects and experiments. Math competitions are also common, which encourage students to solve complex math problems quickly and accurately.

There were various fiction contests in May 2018. Some were focused on specific genres like romance or mystery, while others were open to all types of fiction.

There were novels similar to He, She, and Us: Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen "This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times": A book with chivalrous spirit and immortal spirit. A young man carrying a long saber on his shoulder and hanging wine on his waist, striding forward, but the Jianghu in his heart is vaguely difficult to see. Turning a page in the book of troubled times, it would rain for decades in the Jianghu. 2."Spirit Realm Walker": From ancient times to the present, it is rumored that there is a Spirit Realm in the world... Yuanzi was a social bull, no…a proper university student. However, he was surrounded by Old Si Ji's OL, kind-hearted aunt, and sweet little green tea… He had unintentionally gotten involved in the dispute of the mysterious world, but he had managed to overcome it with a high-level attitude. And…there was no genius that an S class spirit realm expert could not resolve. If there was, then there would be two… [Tagged: Unlimited Style, Original Dungeon, Ruined Idiom] 3."The Tang's Table":"The Tang's Table" is a good book that makes people's eyes light up. From a unique perspective, the author compared the people and affairs of the world to the dishes on the table, vividly presenting the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty. Through the primitive taste of the ingredients 4."King of Familiars": A new book by a top-notch author of the familiar-style. Those who like the familiar-style should not miss it. 5."Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation": The fake villain is waiting to be slapped in the face, but the real villain is carried around by a big block of ice as soon as he comes up. Goldfinger? Only fake villains relied on their golden fingers to make a fortune. Real villains dared to face their bleak lives! "The heavens didn't give birth to me, Xu Changtian. The villain's eternal life is like a long night." 6."National Forensic Science":"National Forensic Science" was an urban forensic crime solving novel. The author, Shiniao Village, used his deep writing skills and industry knowledge to skillfully integrate professional knowledge into the novel, allowing the readers to feel the illusion of becoming an expert in the light and interesting text. The author's writing style was to make the social background of the novel rational through subtle settings, so as to focus on the description of industry knowledge, using a relaxed writing style to dilute the heaviness of the industry's reality. At the same time, the plot progressed slowly, mixed with a lot of descriptions of the environment or behavior. Behind the seemingly empty words, there was actually a lot of ridicule and innuendo. Therefore, I advise the reader not to skip through, but to carefully savor each paragraph, because this may miss the essence. In addition, there were still some parts of the book that he did not understand. He could seek answers through this chapter. In general, National Forensic Medicine was a highly recommended book. It focused on forensic science and combined medical knowledge with solving cases. It was very refreshing. Moreover, the author's previous book, the Divine Text Doctor Ling, was also very good. The main character was very well portrayed. Overall, National Forensics was a very solid book. It was a good choice for both food and entertainment. 7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" was a book with a strong sense of martial arts. The settings were very orthodox. The plot was compact and fascinating, leaving a deep impression on everyone. The author's imagination was also very big, and it made people's eyes light up. The characters were distinct, especially the setting of the female lead. The author's writing style was excellent, and the battle scenes were also very exciting. This book was a low-level martial arts book. It had the style of an ancient dragon, and the fighting scenes were very exciting. In terms of emotional scenes, the author handled them very well. There were no toxic or negative points, and it was very easy and enjoyable to read. Even though the image of the female lead was somewhat similar, overall, the author's writing level was very high. He had successfully pushed "The Prince is Fierce" to another level. The book was already fat, and the readers could read it without worry. Overall, this book was highly recommended. 8."Colorful Colors of the Tang Dynasty":"Colorful Colors of the Tang Dynasty" was a fascinating historical novel. The author used the history of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Yang Guifei as the background. Through refined words and ups and downs of the plot, he showed the undercurrents behind the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The protagonist displayed courage and wisdom in the face of the Crown Prince's rebellion and the upcoming An Lushan Rebellion, making people look forward to his future. The author's writing style was experienced, the characters were three-dimensional and vivid, and the historical figures created were consistent with the records in the history books. The author was good at describing the characters in detail and had his own unique understanding of history. His writing was excellent, good at laying foreshadowing, and his insight spanned thousands of miles. The plot was smooth, the rhythm was tight, and the logic was reasonable. The author's research of historical materials was also very rigorous, and the description of political schemes was even more amazing. Overall, Colorful Scenery of the Tang Dynasty was a masterpiece that was worth reading. 9."Secret Dead Corner": What else can I say? Get lost, sister! It's already on the shelves. The 24-hour first order score is 40,000. I hope Rollie will persevere and write well. Platinum is in sight. 10:"The Final Divine Order": The Plot of a Missing Person Saving a Beauty Is Poisonous 11."Beyond Time": A new book with big ears. I was fascinated by "The Rebel Immortal" and "Seeking the Demon" back then. I'm still chasing after them. After reading the first chapter, it gave people the feeling that it was a Xianxia version of the apocalypse and a Xianxia version of the wasteland. The description was very touching. Oh, there was also a bit of the rush of 'Divine Grave'. Put down the book list first! "This Game Is Too Realistic" was a new book about the mastermind behind the scenes. The main content was about the protagonist transmigrating to the apocalyptic world after death and summoning players to help. Therefore, the protagonist claimed that this was a 100% realistic holographic game and successfully attracted the first batch of players. Relying on the players 'fearlessness, the protagonist slowly obtained money and more equipment. It wasn't a new idea to pull players into the alternate world and become the "Fourth Calamity" in the real world. This time, I was quite surprised that the author, Chen Xing LL, had fallen into a trap and was "almost played to death." In terms of content, the overall style of the new book was relatively relaxed. The main character chose to invite acquaintances to do closed beta testing first, and it was interesting that they inadvertently helped to improve the game's settings. There were very few similar novels that were so "meticulous" in their considerations, and many of them directly recruited people on a large scale, so the main character's actions really made my eyes light up. However, the genre of this book is indeed a little old. If you are still interested, you can give it a try ~ "Red Heart Sky Patrol": In ancient times, the demon race went extinct. In the modern era, the dragon race disappeared. The era of the Great Divine Dao was already like smoke, and the era of the peak of the flying sword had finally fallen…What had happened in this world? Who would listen to the truth of history buried in the river of time? Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are painted with corpses, and hundreds of years of heaven and earth are painted with hungry tigers. Heaven and earth are fair and merciless, I have a pure heart to survey the heavens! Ah Shen, come quickly to patrol the sky! "Ring of Destiny":"Ring of Destiny" is a fascinating novel. The author has attracted the attention of many readers with exciting plots and fascinating characters. This book was currently being serialized and was very popular. It was a high-profile work on Qidian's male channel. Even though some people had mixed opinions about it, it was undeniable that it had very good results. I personally think that this book has a very high rating of 9.5. This is based on its popularity and my understanding and evaluation of it. Of course, different people might have different opinions about a book, mainly because of their experience and understanding. For the impatient readers who loved the Tarot Club and Klein protagonists, this book could be a torture. Especially for those who liked this kind of protagonist, they might feel that the reading experience was not smooth enough. But for those readers who liked the Lord of the Mysteries, this book was definitely worth looking forward to. Overall, Ring of Destiny was a novel with excellent writing, vivid characters, unique creativity, and rigorous logic. As the second book of the Lord of the Mysteries, it continued the essence of the previous book. It was definitely a good book worth reading. Although some readers were suspicious of the author's operations officer, time would prove everything. Overall, I think that The Ring of Destiny is an excellent novel and is worth recommending to everyone. "The Great Ming State Preceptor": The Great Ming State Preceptor is an admirable work. The author has shown his talent with a grand pattern and far-reaching ideas. This book was not only a novel, but also an explanation of political economy, sociology, monetary theory, and other theories in simple terms, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of history and reality. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was compact, making people unable to stop. I hope the author can continue to maintain this standard and bring us more exciting works. Choosing a Day to Ascend: Choosing a Day to Ascend is an unforgettable novel. The author attracted the attention of the readers with his unique creativity and wonderful plot. The characters in the story were vivid and fascinating. The author's writing was smooth, and the plot was full of ups and downs, making people unable to stop. This book not only made people immersed in the story, but also made people think about the meaning and value of life. Whether it was from the content of the book, or from the life outside the book, emotions, psychology, society, history, etc., the readers could get inspiration and insight. In short,'Ascending on a Better Day' was a good book worth recommending. 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" I haven't seen such a fresh and refined urban rebirth posturing article in a long time. "Deep Sea Ember": Big Eyeball's new book. From the introduction, it should be about the fusion of counter elements. After reading more than ten chapters, it was still the same old style. After three serious chapters, the style suddenly changed. He laughed until he couldn't stop himself. Finally, he praised the God of Hell. 19:"Cultivate in the Demonic Martial Troubled Times": recommended "Who told him to cultivate!" It's funny, but it has a more rigorous setting. This kind of story should be like this. The simple fun and the rigorous and serious style are not attractive You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.

They teach us about different emotions, perspectives and life experiences. They help us understand human nature and the world around us.

There are drawing contests, story-writing contests, and costume design contests related to kids comics.

First, have a clear and engaging concept. Think of an interesting idea that can be developed within the short story format. For example, a unique character with a strange quirk or a situation that is both ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Second, focus on the language. Use vivid and precise words. Don't over - complicate but also avoid being too simplistic. Third, create a strong structure. Have a beginning that hooks the reader, a middle that builds tension or develops the plot, and an end that satisfies or surprises.

Short story contests can vary in length. Some might last a few weeks, while others could go on for a couple of months.

You can start by searching online. Use search engines and type in keywords like 'short story contests for longer stories' or 'writing contests accepting long short stories'. Also, check writing - related websites and forums. They often have announcements and discussions about such contests.