Tag: Contest Entries
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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How to End a NYT Contest Entry: Last Lines That Land
A weak ending wastes a strong entry. A craft guide to closing a NYT contest response: four kinds of landing, the endings to avoid, and a last-line self-test. Read article →
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How to Open a NYT Contest Entry: Writing a First Line That Earns the Next One
Judges read fast. A craft guide to opening a NYT contest entry: five lead types, the anatomy of a strong first sentence, and the throat-clearing openers to cut. Read article →