In this episode, Angela and Brian go over general points of advice on how to win short story contests, with a narrower focus on best methods to win the WritersWeekly 24 Hour Short Story Contest.
First, in the "News From the Home Office" segment, listen to a run-in Brian had during a fishing trip. What would you do?
Then, Angela and Brian explain how best to plan your short story for a writing contest. What are common mistakes people make? What are the most common themes that emerge when we review hundreds of stories that get turned in for each contest? Avoid these, and YOUR story can stand out above the rest.
Finally, listen to the 1st and 2nd place winning stories from the Spring 2025 24-Hour Short Story Contest, read by Brian, complete with background music and sound effects.
If you love a good short story, you won't want to miss this episode!
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