Writing Competitions Novels & Stories

the caller said. I was stunned for a moment when I heard his voice because it was Oliver. How did he know my—oh yeah, probably because of Matthew. I immediately stood up. "Yes, speaking," I replied. "I just wanted to ask if you've started writing," he asked in a monotone but polite voice. "Actually, I haven't," I honestly answered. Please end the call. I was pacing back and forth in my small living room. "Please do start writing now because we have already decided to enter your work, Mr. Wright, into a competition that will happen in three weeks from now." Say what? I stopped walking, a competition?

The festival offers competitions in various categories such as art, music, and short plays. The winners of each Weekly Festival will then advance to the Monthly Festival, and if lucky, will get the chance to compete in the Annual Festival between universities. Hearing the news, Raven and her friends were immediately enthusiastic. They spent an entire night in the dormitory discussing ideas. Maya, with a serious face but full of enthusiasm, suggested, "What if we join a short drama competition? We can make a drama that's funny or even a little absurd!" Lucas, who was busy looking for inspiration, grinned. "Agreed! We could do a mystery drama, like our adventure in the library the other day, a

Then there was a bold writing by the side, which read; Writing contest for High school Students. Winner of the contest gets a free trip to France. You must be between the age sixteen and nineteen to be able to participate in this contest. Deadline: 26th of July, 2020 Visit: elixirwritingcontest@gmail.com to register for the contest and to enquire for more information. "How am I even supposed to participate in a writing contest when I can't even update my story during the week? Besides do you think parents would even let me go to France by myself?"

There was no category in this year's competition but each school presented its best three for the writing event. The writing event has more sponsors than the whole game combined. Many oil firms and companies placed huge amounts on the essay competition and the judges are external judges from the different universities of the nation as selected by the competition organizers. The conference hall was filled up at 7:00 pm, 20 minutes before the debate and essay competition. Schools were seated in different areas of the hall, each very expectant and ready to support their students when the competition started properly. “There wouldn't be fear in me had it been we have Shola with us, just that he

At the lobby, the receptionist called our attention when she handed us leaflets. “What’s this?” Jo and I read what was written on the leaflet. “The annual contest?” She gasped, but there was excitement in her voice. “What’s that?” I asked, intrigued. Jo explained that the annual contest was the company’s way of discovering new talent. We give aspiring candidates a chance to showcase their work. It can be an investigative news story, a feature story, or a comprehensive continuing story. We also give the best photographer award during this contest.” “And?” I prodded.

"Fever. Uff. I can't even kiss you." "I write for myself." He nodded, smiling. "I write to vent my feelings. It's not a competition." Maybe that's why I loved it. There was no competition in writing because art couldn't be evaluated. Each art was unique in its own way. If one rejected, it didn't mean it was disgusting or bad. It was just not for their taste. "Thank you."