Popular short story platform, Train Spirits, has launched its first-ever writing contest, and it’s all about rails. The contest, dubbed Ghost and Railways, will investigate some of the most famous ruins to be found across the world. Readers can delve into the actual stores that formed the backdrop of the fantasy stories on the platform.
The short story center offers a blend of various genres and formats, most of which are about trains and the strange creatures that haunt them. From romance to horror, humour to action and adventure, the platform is ideal for readers from any walk of life.
What is the Writing Contest About?
Many railway companies sprouted across America and Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Some of these lasted for years, trailblazing into the 19th century, whiles other vanished into the pages of history. Who founded them and why? What was it like to travel aboard these ‘iron horses’?
Why did they fade away, and what mysteries and ghost stories are related to them? This contest is looking for writers who know about these rails and can share their factual stories. Provide credible answers to readers.
As you tell your story, we hope to find trails and tours built around these railways. Are people traveling to these ruins? Are there mystery sightings or inexplicable encounters?
How to Tell Your Ghost and Railways Story
The first thing to consider when creating your piece is to keep it factual and engaging. Try to divide your story into subheadings that cover the main curiosities that readers will likely have about ruins. Here is a mini cheat sheet that can help you. You may also want to read the article on the Mount Lowe Railway.
- Include the Name of the Railway in your story title.
- Make it about 700 words minimum and up to 2,500 words maximum
- Use the following subheadings in your story:
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- How Did the Railway Begin?
- What Goes on at the Railway Today?
- Are There Myths and Legends Related to this Railway
- Nearby Tourist Attractions
You can add as many subheadings as you feel necessary.
How to Enter the Writing Contest?
Anyone from anywhere is welcome to participate in the contest as long as they are old enough based on their country’s law. Here are basic guidelines.
- No AI articles: The contest only for human writers.
- Pages of history: The railway must be in a state of ruins or have stopped operating at some point.
- Please find photos: Please provide images with your article.
- English, please: Please submit your articles only in English.
- Only one story: Please do ot submit more than one article each month. The contest runs from the 15th of the first month to the 15th of the next month. So you can always submit the next month.
Technical Steps
- Register a free account at Train Spirits
- Submit your article via the user’s blog option.
- Writers should not apply any SEO process to their articles.
Contest Prizes and Limits
The winner of the contest will receive a cash prize of $30 each month, while 4 other contestants will receive premium accounts. Premium account members can sell their short stories to Train Spirits.
- First prize: $30 cash each month
- 4 runners-up: 1 premium account each.
- Entrance Dates: All entrants are received between the 15th of the first month and the 10th og the current month.
Conclusion
Do you love writing? This is your chance to show your best piece. Train Spirits will endeavor to publish every article submitted. Authors can include a link to their website in their profile and, if related, a link in the article.
This writing contest will last for at least six months and will give way to new topics and themes. You are welcome to enter as often as you like.
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