Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023

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This article talks about the Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 which is Writing Competition for School Students, College Students. Submit your Entries by Nov 30, 2023. 0 days left!

  • Calling all school and college students to the Frightening First Line Contest 2023!
  • Get ready for a chilling challenge this autumn as we seek spine-tingling first lines for scary stories.
  • Create a first line that leaves readers with tingling skin and twitching nerves.
  • Stephen King, a master of the craft, emphasizes the importance of captivating first lines in storytelling.
  • Find inspiration from these hair-raising first lines:
    • "The seller of lightning rods arrived just ahead of the storm." - Something Wicked This Way Comes, Ray Bradbury
    • "This story ends in blood." - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, Grady Hendrix
    • "Here she is, on the porch, all straw hair and slumpy joints and a crack that passes through her lip like she is dirt that has never known rain." - Mothers, Carmen Maria Machado
  • Take a shot at winning, just like past winner William Loew from New York, NY.

Spooky Story Contest 2023 Details

  • Deadline: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 11:59 pm Eastern Time
  • Submission: Submit the first line (or lines) of your scary story online.
  • Word Limit: Entries must be 31 words or fewer.
  • Submission Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
  • Entry Format: Only online entries will be accepted.
  • Entry Fee: Entry is free with a limit of one entry per person.
  • Originality: Entries must be original and unpublished.
  • Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on originality, quality, spelling, and grammar.
  • Winner Announcement: The winning entry will be posted at GothamWriters.com, and the winner will be notified by December 18, 2023.
  • Prize: The winner will receive a free Gotham class of their choosing, excluding premium classes (Zoetrope Fiction, Business Writing, Level III).
To Summarize this Competition

The Frightening First Line Contest 2023 by Gotham Writers is a creative Writing Competition open to school and college students, offering an opportunity to craft a spine-tingling, 31-word first line for a scary story. With Halloween as its backdrop, the Writing Contest challenges participants to evoke fear and intrigue in their opening sentences. Renowned authors, like Stephen King, emphasize the importance of captivating first lines in storytelling. The winner, to be announced by December 18, 2023, will receive a free Gotham class of their choice, excluding premium classes. Entries must be original, unpublished, and submitted online by November 30, 2023, with judging criteria including originality, quality, spelling, and grammar in this Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023. This First Line Story Competition 2023 by Gotham Writers encourages aspiring writers to embrace the art of crafting captivating first lines, reminiscent of memorable openings from famous scary stories.

FAQs about Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023

Q1) What is Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is a Writing Competition by Gotham Writers for Students in Age Group: 5+.

Q2) How to register for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
School Students, College Students can participate in the Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 by Gotham Writers through this link Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023.

Q3) What is the deadline for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
The deadline for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is Nov 30, 2023.

Q4) What are the prizes, and rewards for winners of Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
The prizes for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is Publication, Mentorship.

Q5) Is there an entry fee for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is a Free Competition.

Q6) How can I learn more information about Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
You can learn more about the Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 on Dublieu through this page Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 | Dublieu, or even by visiting the Organizer, Gotham Writers's competition link through here: Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 | Gotham Writers .

Q7) What is the team size for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
Team size for Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is 1 Member/s.

Q8) When is Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023?
Frightening First Line of a Spooky Story Contest 2023 is on Nov 30, 2023.
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