The best way to write better is to write more. Check out past and upcoming writing contests at Tell-A-Tale.com. Your chance to get reviewed by the experts.
For winning entries from past contests, click here.
Current Contests
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Previous Contests
Contest Status: Closed
Contest Name: April Writing Challenge
Hashtag: #AprilWritingChallenge
Stay Home, Stay Safe, and keep HOPE alive. Write on the theme of Hope. Check out our contest page for details.
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Contest Status: Closed
Contest Name: Stories in Art
Hashtag: #StoriesInArt
Update: 30/05/2017: Wining entries of #StoriesInArt contest, published here.
Celebrating World Art Day.
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Contest Status: Closed
Contest Name: Cook Me A Tale
Hashtag: #CookMeATale
Update: 05/08/2016: Wining entries of #CookMeATale contest, published here.
A unique contest for all the foodies out there. Check out our contest page for details.
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Contest Status: Closed
Contest Name: Caption Me
Hashtag: #CaptionMe
Update 22/05/2016: Winning Entries of #CaptionMe Contest, Published here
- The contest is open for all Indian residents
- The contest will run from 20th May, 10 AM till 22nd May 7 PM.
- We will give out 3 image prompts per day.
- The image prompts will be given out on at 10 AM on twitter, Facebook and on our website and will be retweeted throughout the day. You can send your prompts at any time of the day till 7 PM.
- Tweet to us in the following format (sample): < Prompt Number> <Caption of the image> #CaptionMe @tella_tale <Tag a person who you think will play this contest>
Example: 3 Caged Dreams #CaptionMe @tella_tale @Rohan75484
- If you are not on twitter, worry not. Send us your stories via comments on Facebook and we will repost on Twitter with your name. Use the format (sample): <Prompt Number> <Caption of the image> #CaptionMe <Tag Tell-A-Tale’s FB page> <Tag a person who you think will play this contest>
Example: 3 Caged Dreams #CaptionMe TellATale <Tag A Friends>
(Note: Captions which are not in the specified format will be disqualified).
- You may reply back on the image prompt with your caption on Twitter and comment below the image prompt on Facebook.
- 3 best captions for the day will receive Amazon vouchers worth Rs. 100 each.
- A participant can send multiple entries. However, only one entry per participant per day will be eligible for the prize.
- Original prompts will be given preference.
- The decision on the best captions for the day will be taken by Tell-A-Tale and the same would be final and binding on all. No requests for reviewing the decision would be entertained.
- Results of the contest will be declared after 22/05/2016, once the contest ends.
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Contest Status: Closed
Update (23/03/2016): Winning entries of #6WordTales Contest published here.
#6WordTales #TweetTales #WorldStorytellingDay
About the Contest: How many words does it take to write fiction? 6 words, agree experts. This storytelling day, we throw open a first-of-its-kind contest.
1. We will give you 6 story prompts for #19March and 6 fresh story prompts for #20March on Twitter and Facebook.
2. You must write a story in 6 words using any prompt (prompts valid for only that day)
3. Tweet it to us in the following format (sample): “For Sale. BabyShoes. Never Worn.” #6wordtales #WorldStorytellingDay @tella_tale.
4. Best 6 tweets on each day will be shortlisted and will win exciting prizes. All prizes are sponsored by Morphedo.
5. If you are not on Twitter, fret not. Send us your stories via comments on Facebook, using the format given above and we will post it to Twitter with your name.
6. Contest will run from 19th March, 8 am IST through 20th March, 8 pm IST.
So put your thinking caps on and DONT FORGET to check this space on 19th March, 8 am IST!!!
More details can be found on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Contest Status: Closed
About the contest: Share your winter stories with us. Stories you’ve cozy-ed up with on those winter evenings. Stories that kept you awake on those chilly nights. If you are yet to hear such a story, why not write one. Or you could share a story that you have heard from your elders.
For more about the contest, visit the contest page.
Contest Status: Closed
About the contest: Refresh your school memories, think about that one teacher whom you can never forget. Write a story with this teacher as the central character/protagonist.
For more about the contest, visit the contest page.
Contest Status: Closed
Twist-A-Tale: “Story….your way!!!”
About the contest: “Re-write your favorite story/poem….your way!” This was the theme of the contest. Participants had to choose a short story/poem of their choice, and re-write it with a different beginning/end.
The entries submitted ranged from comic to satirical to those that touched the heart. Visit the contest page to read more about the contest and the entries submitted.
Note: This contest is now closed. Click here to read the winning entries.
Contest Status: Closed
My Pocket Story: “Build Your Own Tale”
About the contest: An online micro-story writing contest.
Participants need to fill up a form in advance, to register for the contest and submit their entry. They will be given the theme for writing on the day of the contest. A window of 24 hours will be provided during which participants must submit their story to the website.
Visit the contest page to read more details about the contest.
Note: This contest is now closed. Click here to read the winning entries.
Contest Status: Closed
Independence Day Contest: My India Story
About the contest: A contest to mark the Indian Independence Day, 2014.
Participants have to write a short story about the India they know, the India they think existed or the India that should be. The story must start with the phrase “Once Upon A Time In A Country Called India…”.
Visit the contest page to read more details about the contest.
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