How to Hook a Judge with the First Sentence
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An article on short story competitions; how to hook a judge with the first sentence. If you like this article please check out my other articles in this series on creative writing for competitions.

Submitted By Nicholas Cockayne

10 Tips for Writing a Fantasy Novel

Fantasy is a popular genre of entertainment for adults and chilren alike. Writing in the genre is dream many people share, but most find it too daunting to bother. This article seeks to expel scary and intimidating myths with concrete writing advice and general directional tips, from stylistic must-haves to story structure, character formation, and the avoidance of cliches.

Submitted By Currie Jean

How to Compel the Judges to Pick Yours

Short story competitions can be very tough and intimidating. Sometimes it seems as if they cannot be won. However, by making sure that the title makes the judges curious, the first sentence draws them in, the story progresses at a good pace, and the end is good and believable, then winning the competition should be a piece of cake.

Submitted By Jessica Brown

Beginnings: Concrete Tips on How To Start a Short Story

Concrete tips using character, scene or setting on how effectively to begin a short story.

Submitted By Billy Skid

A Newbie's Guide to Fanfiction

The world of fanfiction can be intimidating. Let this guide help you start cranking out stories.

Submitted By Alyssa Regal

How to Tell a Scary Ghost Story
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A spine chilling ghost story can be exhilarating in the right setting. Here´s how to tell a ghost story that will hold your audience spell bound.

Submitted By Dr. Kristie