To win short story competitions, you need to pay attention to character development. Make your characters relatable and complex. Also, polish your writing style to make it clear and vivid.
As someone who loves reading novels, I don't have any real-time updates to answer your questions about the short story contest. However, you can follow the relevant novel websites or social media accounts to find out if they are holding a short story competition or essay contest and participating. Some novel websites would also regularly publish essay questions and competition requirements. You could read them carefully and participate in the competition if you met the requirements.
One popular one is the Young Writers' Award. It offers great opportunities for YA writers to showcase their talent. There's also the Teen Ink Contest, which gets a lot of entries each year. Both provide good platforms for young writers to get noticed.
Start with a unique and captivating idea. Make your characters relatable and the plot engaging. Pay attention to the language and keep it concise and vivid.
First, create a unique magical world. For example, a world where dragons are the rulers. Then, design interesting characters like a brave young wizard. Next, come up with a captivating plot such as the wizard's quest to find a lost magic crystal. Add some magic elements like spells and potions throughout the story.
Basically, a lottery-themed short story can be about the suspense and anticipation leading up to the draw, the changes in relationships when money is at stake, or the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. It could also touch on themes of luck, fate, and greed.
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1. League of Legends: Extreme Madman, written by the Wolf Moon Ancient Sword. This novel tells the story of a gaming genius who once dominated "DOTA" and returned to the competitive stage. It is worth reading.
2. If the author of "Dota Campus" was Hai Min, then he would choose Hai Min. The protagonist of the novel entered the school Dota world because of his loyalty. From then on, he began his growth in the school's Dota branch. It was very interesting.
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Well, for a cruelty short story to be compelling, it needs a strong emotional core. It should make the reader feel something - maybe sympathy or outrage. Also, the writing style has to be engaging, pulling you in from the start.