But without a solid foundation, the house is worthless, regardless of how aesthetically pleasing it may be. In the same way, a house may be more valuable if it comes with marble countertops or vaulted ceilings. It is central to any successful narrative. But a story cannot possibly work without a powerful choice. Stories contains many elements that may be fun to write or read. And though it always saddens me to do, as a judge I had to move on from such pieces.
Other times writers fill their 1,500-word submission with lyrical prose and vivid imagery, but nothing happens. There are no dilemmas to be found. Sometimes it’s just noise, not a dilemma. Characters yelling and screaming and fighting and kissing doesn’t necessarily count as a powerful choice. Unfortunately, this element isn’t as simple as it sounds. There is! There is a storytelling element that I’ve seen as an entrant and judge of multiple fiction contests that makes stories work and win, standing out above the rest.Īnd that single, difference-making element is a Powerful Choice. Rejection is a familiar badge of honor amongst seasoned writers, but for many of us it can be tiring, and even tempt us to stop entering contests or submitting to publications.īut what if there was one thing you could change about your writing that could almost instantly make it better? Perhaps you’ve entered before, but haven’t found the winner’s circle. If you haven’t heard of them, the Write Practice’s seasonal writing contests are a great opportunity to get published and possibly win fame and (a small) fortune. The Spring Writing Contest is coming soon!
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