Short Story Competitions

To increase your odds of winning a short story competition, following the set rules is very important. Make sure you address the subject the competition advertiser wants. Usually, the advertiser will want a story that relates to their brand or will want their brand integrated in the story in a positive way. With these competitions, it is all about creativity. To come up with a great story, you can use comparison and substitution. Check for a story about a different product and try substituting it to fit with the brand you are working on. However, make complete substitutions and alterations to the storyline to have a unique submission.

Another thing you should consider is the delivery format of the story. Will you be submitting the competition entries online at the advertiser’s website or through your email? Are there any formatting requirements? What about the required length of the short story? All these will have been indicated in the competition terms and conditions and need to be followed for your entry to be eligible.

The prizes offered in short story competitions vary depending on the advertiser. They can include cash, electronics, household appliances, cars, holidays, tickets to events, tech gadgets, memberships to clubs, household furnishings and supplies and much more. Before you enter a short story competition, check the prizes on offer and determine whether they are really worth your participation. If you would love to win them, get working on your story.