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Welcome to #BlackHistoryMonth Write It 2023. This is an annual celebration of black, creative, and empowering ContemporaryLit stories. This time, we want to challenge every author to write a 1000-word synopsis of your ongoing or complete story.
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A synopsis is a summary of your novel from start to finish. It includes an outline of the main plot, your primary characters, any subplots and plot twists, and what happens at the end.
What should a book synopsis include?
There are five key elements that every book synopsis should include:
1. The premise of your book.
Your book's premise often comprises your overarching theme, setting, and conflict, forming a great hook that's sure to keep readers engaged.
2. A direct overview of the main plot
Go back to basics here. Ensure you've shown that your plot has all the key story elements in your novel synopsis, including an inciting incident, a climax, and a satisfying ending.
3. An introduction to your main characters.
Make the reader care about the characters they'll follow through your book by offering compelling character motivations.
4. An outline of your significant subplots.
Your subplots converge with the main plot at some point, so it makes sense to include them in your book synopsis.
5. An implicit understanding of the appeal of your book.
Show us why others will care about your book, too.
What tense should a book synopsis be written in?
Your book synopsis should be written in the present tense and the third person - even if your book isn't. It automatically helps you write your synopsis in an appropriate, professional tone without hyperbole or bias.
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To be eligible to enter and win the #BlackHistoryMonth Write It, you and your entries must meet all the eligibility criteria below:
ELIGIBILITY
ONLY people that identify as black are allowed to enter.
AGE: You must be 13 years or older to participate.
COMPLETION: Your story must be complete and marked 'Completed' to be eligible. (Exception: Poetry)
CATEGORIES: Your story needs to be in one of the following categories – Chicklit/Women's Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Romance, Young Adult, and LGBTQ themed.
STORY LANGUAGE: Your story should be written in English only.
DATE POSTED: A story posted in any year is eligible as long as it fulfills the other eligibility criteria.
SUBMISSION: You must submit your entry via the submission form to participate. You are welcome to submit more than one eligible STORY, but make sure you submit a separate form for each one.
For more information, check our official rules.
RULES
- Your entry must be no more than 1000 words. Entries over 1000 words will be disqualified.
- You may submit your entry as a new story or as a part of an existing collection of stories. However, your story must have been solely written for this contest.
- Remember, it must be the same black-themed story submitted for all challenges.
- Your story must adhere to
- This contest will end on [March 15, 2023 11:59pm EST]. Entries submitted after this deadline will be disqualified.
**LGBTQ+ stories can be submitted in any of the above categories where the story fits best. They're as important as other stories, and we aren't here to separate them.
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- Shout out on our profile
- Featured in a reading list on the profile
- Sticker to put on the story cover
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