Essays are basically expressing an author’s own argument through writing.And when it comes to planning a competition related to it, it’s challenging somewhere.The first challenge is to reach people.The more people participate, the more the competition would grow interesting. So, let’s discuss out the points which could solve this problem.
To reach out to people, you can use social media. As we all know, Social Media has a great response with increasing new People/Users adding up every hour. So advertising and sponsoring are two main solutions. Moreover, Advertising has many places, let it be Google, Firefox or YouTube, Facebook etc, but one thing is to keep in mind, sponsor and advertise only where response is good in market.
Sponsoring those creaters who have a big fan following should be considered. So, the First factor of organizing a essay competition is discussed.
Now, Creating a Page where all neccesary info is provided is important and should be maintained.The page or website must have an interactive opening page.This will not bore down the viewers and will keep their enthusiasm and exitement high.
Remember to share this information during the advertisement.By doing this, people will not be confused and will continue to have an high enthusiasm.To keep in mind, the website should be user friendly.Subscribe to ads, but in a limited amount.
By increasing number of ads, people viewing the page might lose interest. So, the second factor of organizing a essay competition is discussed.
Now, Advertising and Building website are done, now we need to focus on the competition.The Topic and Guidelines should be clear. Topic should be interesting which will attract the people too. Also, it should be relevent. It must be explained too so that people don’t lose interest.
It will be better in case more topics are given.This will give people a choice and they can choose the one which is more relevent to them. So, the third factor of organizing a essay competition is discussed.
Guidelines should be very clear related to the competition so that it would be easier so participants to participate in the competition. Information such as age limit, word limit and submition dates. For example, if you wish that young authors participate, you should mention that only participants or people till age 21 are allowed and expected to participate.
Word limit should be expressed clear too. In case you want some short essays, just mention that essays must be 400 words long. Submition dates are also very important, this will give a sense of time management and they will complete their task before time. So, we have a success discussing the fourth factor of organizing a essay.
Now, it let’s comes to Registrations. First of all, Registration should not be very complicated, meaning it should not contain many loopholes. Let it be simple.Also, don’t ask for very personal informations, this can create a sense if insecurity in people.
By doing this, Participants will increase and r more likely to participate. Then let’s come to registration fees. The one which is more preferred is free, but if you need some amount of income, at least, let it be very affordable. So that everyone participates and none backs out. So, we have a success discussing the fifth factor of organizing a essay.
Now come an important part, Felicitation!! Prizes should also be there. Money or some other goodies should be kept as prizes so that participants are enthusiastic. Keep Certificates for all the participants and provide medals or some sort of goodies to selected winners of your essay contest. This will attract more and more participants to join your essay contest. So, the Sixth factor of organizing a essay competition is discussed.
At last, you need to share a email id or Phone no. So that the participants can solve out their queries. Providing phone number will be more beneficial as participants will find it more interactive. In case you provide your email id with all participants, you should reply as soon as possible. This will help you not let participants loose enthusiasm. Don’t forget to provide all these information on your website and advertisement. So, the Seventh and the final factor of organizing a essay competition is discussed.
By following all these factors, you can successfully run a exciting competition with great number of participants. Of course, only by following the factors discussed above is not sufficient, your dedication is the foremost factor. You are organising a competition, thats a big deal. You need to be very much dedicated upon it.
By: Devanshi Singh
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