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For those who write
Have you decided to participate in the aufeminin literary prize? Here are the answers to the questions you are probably asking yourself!
For those who write!
We are asked to write a short story. What exactly is news?
It is a literary genre that has several characteristics:
… It's a short story (by the way, the news is called "short story" in English)
… It's a mostly realistic story, centered around a single event and few main characters. Most literary short stories have an unexpected ending.
Do we have to respect the format exactly?
Each text must have a maximum of 3,000 characters and spaces.
Do I have the right to submit several texts on the same theme, or on each of the themes?
Of course ! This will increase your chances of being noticed. The goal of this competition is to make you want to write. Don't restrain yourself. However, you will only be able to win one prize.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.Should the theme appear in the text? Is this the first sentence?
Your text should be inspired by one of the four suggested themes. However, you do not have to include it in full in your story if you do not feel the urge.
I am under 18 … Can I participate in this contest?
No, only adults can compete for the Aufeminin Literary Prize.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.Do I have the possibility to make corrections to my text
Once posted, it will not be possible to modify a text or send it again in another form. Only the first shipment will be taken into consideration.
I sometimes make spelling mistakes …
Spelling mistakes are not eliminating … But if you do a lot, don't hesitate to use your spell checker or have your story read by those around you. Remember, it's the readers who vote … And they may be less forgiving than professional publishers.
If my text is accepted, will its publication be remunerated?
The texts posted on the aufeminin site and will not be the subject of any remuneration.
I want to participate with a friend. Do you have the right to write "with several hands"?
You can write in collaboration with one or more friends. But if you share the work, you will also share the prices.
If my text is not accepted, will I be given the reason?
No, Internet users' votes are very clear: news is rated out of 5. 1 being the lowest rating and 5 being the best rating. The four texts selected will be those which have received the most votes, without cheating. As for the 12 texts resulting from the reading committee formed by the editorial staff of aufeminin and the editions Michel Lafon, they will be the subject of a comment for each of them, in order to explain to Internet users the qualities that have caught our attention. .
My text is unpublished, but I have already been published elsewhere … I have the right to compete?
No. This competition aims to bring out new voices.
And for those who vote …
How are the votes of Internet users taken into account?
A first selection will distinguish 16 texts, of which 4 will come from the vote of Internet users. The other 12 texts will be chosen by the aufeminin editorial board. The three distinguished texts will then be chosen by the official jury of the Prix littéraire aufeminin, which will assign them a rank.
Do I have the right to vote for several texts?
It is quite possible to like several texts and therefore … to vote once for each one.
How does voting work?
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.Internet users should rate news out of 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
How many texts will be preselected?
The vote of Internet users and the reading committee of the aufeminin editorial staff will make it possible to preselect 16 texts.
On what date will these texts be preselected?
The end of the vote for Internet users is set at 15 November 2020 at 11:55 pm.
Who awards the prizes?
The three winning novels and therefore the three winning authors will be chosen by the final jury, made up of professionals.
On what criteria will the professional jury select the winning texts?
There is no evaluation grid! The professional jury is first and foremost a jury of readers. He will focus on a good story, with a singular voice and writing that will appeal to them … A story that arouses emotion or shivers. Like you, ultimately, when you choose the novel you are going to read.
You have questions ?
Please let us know! We are here until the close of sending texts to welcome you and answer you! [email protected]