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.
Because short stories are easy to digest. They can quickly engage a teenager's attention and hold it till the end. It helps improve their concentration.
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.
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.
" The Boy Here " was a contemporary Chinese story set in a mysterious continent called " Youzhou ". It told the story of a boy who grew up from an ordinary civilian to a powerful magician.
The protagonist of the story was called Lin Qing. He was an ordinary person from the countryside, but he had a sharp perception and talent that was different from ordinary people. By chance, he obtained a mysterious magic book and learned powerful magic from it.
As Lin Qing grew up, he was gradually involved in various mysterious events and conspiracies on the Youzhou Continent. He embarked on a journey full of thrills and adventures with some like-minded people. In the process, he met many important people, including a mysterious female mage, a loyal warrior, and a wise man.
Lin Qing continued to grow and improve his strength. In the end, he successfully solved many complicated problems and became a powerful mage. However, in his pursuit of perfection, he gradually lost his family and friends. In the end, he chose to leave Youzhou Continent and continue his journey to find the true answer in his heart.
There was a teen named Max. Max had acne on his face and was always self - conscious about it. One day, he saw a video about body positivity. He then decided to stop hiding his face. He started looking at himself in the mirror and saying positive things like 'My face is full of character'. He also started taking better care of his skin not to get rid of the acne but to keep his skin healthy. As he became more positive towards himself, his confidence grew and he made more friends at school.
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.