Competition Guidelines

Competition Guidelines:

• Contestants will be given a prompt in the form of a phrase, quote, picture, etc.
• Contestants will have three hours to write a Short Story about this topic.
• The writing will be performed in one continuous session.
• Entries should be about 750 words in length (give or take 75 words).
• Contestants are expected to type their Short Stories on the provided computers.

Judging Criteria:

Final judging will be based on the below criteria:

• Plot and Characterization (30 points)
  • Keeps the readers interested with an engaging and well-organized story. (10 points)
  • Creates conflict, resolution, and character growth effectively. (10 points)
  • Maintains an effective pacing and presents interesting characters. (10 points)
• Creativity and Originality (30 points)
  • Tells an engaging and imaginative story. (15 points)
  • Has a unique plot, idea, or theme. (15 points)
• Language and Presentation (30 points)
  • Uses vocabulary words effectively. (10 points)
  • Writes in a consistent and engaging style. (5 points)
  • Uses a proper short story format. (5 points)
  • Uses correct grammar. (10 points)
• Relevance to Prompt (10 points)