How do you win an 'In 25 words or Less' competition?

Answer 1

Many of those types of competitions are offered by companies that want to promote their product or organizations that want to draw public interest. Read the rules carefully and follow them exactly. Do some brainstorming on the topic. Write down as many ideas as you can think of. Most people are going to enter their first idea. Try looking at the subject from different angles. When you have the idea you want to use, write as well as you can. If the topic is a particular brand of product, be sure to use the product name (and spell it correctly!). Make your writing personal and use clear, vivid descriptions. Double check your spelling, grammar, and word count before submitting. Good luck!

Example: Tell why people should use Philadelphia Cream Cheese in 25 words or less.

People should use it because it's the very best. Good cooks always use it when they are cooking because it's way better than the rest.

Gram made me drive back to the store to buy Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Her special wildberry cheesecake convinced me. Some things are worth the drive.

AnswerIn a word 'content'. You have to make it seem that your story says more than it actually does. The famous example is Earnest Hemingway's six word story

For sale

Baby shoes

never used

If you look closely you will find that this story has no plot, characters, or theme 'directly' expressed but yet they are there if you read between the lines. Try to find subject matter that hints at or suggests more than what is presented.

Answer 2

To win an 'In 25 words or Less' competition, focus on being concise and creative with your words. Keep your message clear, impactful, and engaging to stand out among other entries. Practice by summarizing your thoughts effectively to make the most of the limited word count.