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    Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 9:16am
Just that, really.

I can't decide if writing my submission as a fictional news item will count as fiction or not.

Thoughts?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SkylerAutumn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 9:49am
For sure! I've seen all types, Voicemails, text messages, craigslist ads make it to the next round.

 So why not a newspaper article!
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Ooh OK - that's useful - thanks!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mystul Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 10:04am
Historical Fiction?

Assuming that - news article should be fine. You still want to make sure to have it fit the time period.
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Actually comedy!

But not sure if it's over the line or not.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mystul Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jul 2021 at 10:32am
Originally posted by AsSheThenWas AsSheThenWas wrote:

Actually comedy!

But not sure if it's over the line or not.


The above has helped with a couple genres I had problems with.


If you want another set of eyes.
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Thanks!

I've had a good read of the genres page.

I'll consider the beta reading.
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One of my best submissions was a horror story written in the form of a woman’s journal.  The judges loved it.  It’s definitely okay to try different angles.  A good story is a good story.  The question you must ask yourself is, does your chosen format serve the story?  If yes, then go with it.  If no, then maybe look for another approach.  
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