BOSCO MICROFABLES

About The Event

Bosco Microfables is a tiny tales writing competition. Participants craft original short pieces of writing within a strict 30-word limit, based on single-word prompts — a true test of creative brevity and linguistic precision.

Rules & Regulations

1. The competition will consist of two rounds, both of which will be conducted on the same day.
2. In each round, the participants will be given a single word as a prompt.
3. Participants must compose an original short piece of writing using the given word(s), within a limit of 30 words or fewer.
4. Round 1 (Preliminary Round): Participants will be shortlisted for Round 1 based on the quality of writing, with performance criteria as determined by the judges.
5. Round 2 : 3. The number of participants advancing to Round 2 shall be determined by: a. Total number of participating schools, b. Performance of participants on the day, and c. The cut-off mark set by the panel of judges.
6. Final Round Prompt: Finalists will be provided with two words which must be meaningfully incorporated into the microtale.
7. Usage Restriction: Each word prompt may be used only once within the microtale.
8. The time duration for each round will be 15 minutes for preparation. Participants must strictly adhere to the word limit.
9. Entries must be original, relevant to the given prompt, and completed within the allotted time.
10. The decision of the judge(s) will be final and binding.

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