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How to win a creative writing competition

I’ve judged a lot of competitions for young writers, and the following advice may give you the chance of winning one.

●Cut your first paragraph.

It’s amazing how many stories are improved by simply covering up the first paragraph. You may just want to warm up.     1     Well, that information is not as important as you think. It can wait.

●Keep it simple.

    2     Writers in the older age groups try to show how well they can use fancy words. The younger writers are better at telling a story. Which do you think is more important? If you’re in the older age group category, you might find it a tricky question. It isn’t.     3     All those fancy words, complicated constructions... cut them.

    4    

If you want to write about Harry Potter, or a footballer or celebrity, adjust it. Change the name. Change the situation. Make your own character and try exaggerating an aspect of the personality to make your point striking.

●Write an ending.

The great film director Alexander Mackendrick said, “If you’ve got a beginning, but you don’t yet have an end, then you’re wrong.” I suggest you come up with your ending first.     5    

A.It’s the story that matters.
B.Avoid characters that already exist.
C.I see a really odd trend in the stories.
D.Describe characters in your own words.
E.Plan that out, then plan how you’re going to get there.
F.Works handed in are usually divided into two categories.
G.Or you may just desire to tell me some crucial information in the first few lines.
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【推荐1】Exam season can be frustrating since learners are under a lot of pressure. There are, however, several things you may do to boost your preparation for exams.

Begin planning ahead of time. Preparing for your examination early will provide sufficient time to go over all you have already learned. You can establish a plan to better organize your schedule. However, how can you make a good schedule?    1    . And then plan out your schedule to learn and understand all pending (待定的) topics efficiently.

Arrange your learning area. Make sure things around you are in order before you begin preparing and reviewing the study material for your examinations.     2    . In addition, you ought to be sure that your seat is comfortable, that your space is well lit, and that nothing distracts you, such as computer games or notifications of your smartphone.

Study your old notes and test papers.     3    . One of the most helpful strategies to prepare for tests is to read and review old test papers. It helps students familiarize themselves with the question structures and layout, which can help them anticipate what will be on their exam.

    4    . An essential study preparation idea is to plan meetings with friends to test each other’s knowledge and clarify confusing points. Additionally, learning with colleagues or fellow classmates is another excellent approach to keep you challenged and progressing toward the aim.

Have enough rest. While it may appear that studying for longer periods will boost efficiency, it will eventually drain you, leaving you with no power to learn and remember things. Thus, it’s critical to have adequate rest.     5    .

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Be kind.

    1     How often do you stop to talk to the people you encounter every day? Do you know the names of the people at the bank, the grocery store, or restaurant? One great way to get more out of your day is to fill it with people you know. The best way to know more people is to be kind to everyone you meet. Take a moment to learn a little about them.

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I avoided saying “Stay Busy” because sometimes we can fill our day with meaningless activities and feel busy but then at the end of the day we look back and realize we accomplished nothing. A great way to stay productive is to look at the things you would like to accomplish today, this week, this month, etc. and then plan some time to work on each of them.

Look for ways to serve.

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