![]() ![]() Taking the novel “Around the World in Eighty Days,” for example. Make sure that your character has a goal, or a mission that they are pursuing. Clear in character goal, concise in plot, and coherent in storytelling are what our teachers always recommend to students who are taking our creative writing class. These C’s are the most important factors when you consider your story and character. Keep in mind the 3 C’s of excellent creative writing: clear, concise, and coherent in writing contests for high school students. A powerful, intriguing, and unexpected first line, or first paragraph will hook the audience into curiosity and make them more interested in your story. The first sentence of your story is like the first impression when you meet someone new, you will either enjoy the conversation or just be thinking about ways to leave as soon as possible. According to Joe Craig, author of the Jimmy Coates spy series and judge of the National Short Story Week young writer competition, students should start with one of two things, and preferably both: People and conflict, because those two are the essence of any story. Lovely warm weather is similar to “once upon a time”, a story for kids, not for a writing competition. “It was a bright, sunny day… It was a dark and stormy night… It was rather chilly with a brisk easterly and a 50% chance of precipitation…” ![]() In multiple essay contests, Another way that students typically start with is the weather. The more you look beyond the walls of schools and friendship, the more novel and unexpected ideas will come in. Since all writing competition participants are currently in school, talking about school seems like the most straightforward way to start your piece of writing. Young writers often fall into the trap of writing something in a school setting. Before writing a strong opening, you should consider what audience is reading your story, and how you want to impress them with your submission. ![]()
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