| Topics/Categories Matrix | ||
Characters | Things | Genres | |
1 | Kid (around 8-9 years) | Time machine | Thriller |
2 | Data processor (Avg. employee) | Smartphone | Science Fiction |
3 | Terrorist | Couch | Romance |
4 | Chef | Nerf Gun | Horror |
5 | Shapeshifter | Vintage Car | Comedy |
6 | Housewife | Hot air balloon | Magical Realism |
7 | Single father | Joysticks | Mystery |
8 | Bartender | Mirror | Fantasy |
9 | Alchemist | Flute | Historical fiction |
10 | Sex worker | Post box | Creative Nonfiction |
11 | Graffiti Artist | Invisibility Cloak | – |
12 | Psychologist | Marbles | – |
13 | Astronaut | Laptop | – |
14 | Water bender | Tuxedo | – |
15 | Millionaire | Piano | – |
Rules & Policies
- Story should be between 750 to 1000 words.
- Send your entries on “stories.rcj@gmail.com” with subject line: Muse-A-Tale entry. Mention your Registration No./Payment Order no. in the body of the email.
- The work should be original and unpublished.
- It should not contain any offensive or indecent speech, that may cause harm/hurt any religion/person’s sentiments
- You have to choose any 2 elements(one from each category i.e. Characters & Things) from the given matrix, select a Genre from the list, and write a fictional story using the selected elements. One topic from each category is compulsory.
- All contest entries must be in Times New Roman font, as a PDF document. Do not use fancy fonts for your text, the text should be justified, do not include pictures or animations of any kind. Use one-inch margins on all sides.
- Cover Page should contain – Your Registration No./Payment Order No., Title of the Story, the topics & genre which you have chosen. Your identification or any logos of any kind & in any way should not appear anywhere on the work.
- Story once submitted will be considered final and no re-submission is allowed.
- Decision of Judges and organizers will be binding on all.
- By submitting your story for this competition you agree to allow Rotaract Club of Jamnagar to publish your work on their platform/s with author’s reference.
- Any deviation from the rules & regulations will result in disqualification.
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