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 are many modern love poems.
1 "To the Oak Tree"-Shu Ting
If I love you
Never like climbing trumpet creeper
To show off on your high branches;
If I love you
will never imitate Spoony birds
Repeating the monotonous song for the green shade;
Not just like a fountain
All year round brings cool comfort;
Not just like a dangerous peak
Increase your height and set off your dignity.
Even sunlight
Even the spring rain.
Not like this, I love you
Not because you're my lover
But when you stand in front of me
Only then did I discover my true self;
everything you have
Whether it's wealth, honor, or status
They can't replace you as my everything.
Song of Everlasting Regret-Bai Juyi
Holding hands and looking at each other with tearful eyes, I was speechless and choked.
Thinking of the thousand miles away, the misty waves in the evening mist are deep and the sky is wide.
Since ancient times, love has hurt parting
How can it be left out in the cold during the Autumn Festival?
Where will I sober tonight? by the willows 'banks the morning breeze and waning moon.
This year's departure should be a good time and good scenery in vain.
Even if there are a thousand kinds of amorous feelings, who else can I tell?
3 Book of Songs, National Style, Zhou Nan, Guan Ju
The turtledove is on the bank of the Yellow River.
a graceful lady is a gentleman's good catch.
The wild vegetables flow to the left and right.
My fair lady looks for him.
I couldn't ask for more. I sleep and think of submission.
He tossed and turned leisurely.
The vegetables were picked on the left and right sides.
a graceful lady, playing the zither, is my friend.
The vegetables are scattered on the left and right sides.
The combination of the words "Guan Guan" symbolized mutual listening and understanding in love, while "My Fair Lady" symbolized the beautiful quality of love. These words have also become one of the classic materials in modern love poems.
There are many poems and songs about love. Here are some classic examples:
1. Thoughts in a Quiet Night-Li Bai
The moonlight before my bed is like frost on the ground.
Looking up at the bright moon, looking down, I miss my hometown.
2 "Ascending"-Du Fu
The wind is strong, the sky is high, the apes howl, the white birds fly back to the clear sand of the mournful island.
Endless trees fall and the endless Yangtze River rolls down.
Song of Everlasting Regret-Bai Juyi
Parting, attentive, re-send words, words have vowed to know each other.
On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, in the middle of the night when no one was whispering in the Longevity Palace.
In heaven I wish to be lovebirds, on earth I wish to be twigs.
As long as the heavens and earth last, this regret will never end.
4."The Phoenix with a Head"-Li Qingzhao
The world's feelings are thin, human feelings are evil, the rain sends the evening flowers easy to fall.
The morning breeze drips away tears, I want to write a letter, my heart is sad, I speak alone.
5 "Shuidiao Getou·When will the bright moon appear"-Su Shi
When will the bright moon have wine to ask the blue sky?
I wonder what year it is in the palace in the sky.
I want to go back with the wind, but I'm afraid it's too cold to be high in Qionglou Yuyu.
I dance to make clear how the shadow seems to be in the world.
These poems and songs expressed the beauty and affection of love, making people feel the power and beauty of love.
The following is a poem to express the deep brotherhood:
Seven Absolutes, Brothers
Blood is thicker than water, and the strength of brothers is greater.
Invincible in every attack, invincible in every battle, brothers in arms.
This poem expressed the feeling that blood was thicker than water, and the friendship between brothers was even deeper. At the same time, the strength of the brothers working together and supporting each other was very strong. In battle, no matter who encountered difficulties, as long as the brothers were together, they could overcome the difficulties together and win. This poem also emphasized that the kinship between brothers was more important than anything else, whether it was on the battlefield or in life, the friendship between brothers could not be separated.
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.