The Galician supermarket chain is once again going all out with one of its most ambitious cultural initiatives of the summer. It's the seventh edition of its microfiction competitionThis initiative has already become a fixture on the calendars of many writing enthusiasts in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. With this new call for participation, the company aims not only to foster creativity among its customers but also to consolidate a space for literary expression accessible to everyone.
The truth is that you don't need to be an established author to try your luck in this adventure, since what is rewarded above all else is the ability to condense a good story In just a few words. This annual event has shown that culture, when nurtured consistently and integrated into people's daily lives, can build a very loyal community that eagerly awaits the arrival of the holidays to sit down and write.
'Changes' as the central theme of the edition
This year, the organization has decided that everything will revolve around a very powerful idea: change. It's a concept that offers a lot of possibilities because it can be interpreted from the point of view of a profound personal transformationA move, the changing seasons, or even an unexpected twist in the daily routine. The idea is for each participant to adapt this theme to their own experience, whether through pure realism or by drawing on science fiction and fantasy.
This is a recurring theme that follows other topics that have appeared in the competition in previous years, such as dreams, nature, and destiny. This time, participants are invited to reflect on those themes. small moments that mark a before and after in our lives. After all, existence is a process of constant evolution, and there are a thousand ways to capture that essence in a short text that manages to move the reader.
Requirements and how to send the texts
Participating is quite simple and doesn't require much paperwork. Those interested have until [date/date] to apply. next August 16 To submit your proposals, which must be original and not previously published anywhere else. The fundamental requirement is that the length of the story falls within a range of 3 to 100 words maximumwhich forces authors to be very precise with language.
To register, simply visit the official competition website and fill out the form with your basic information. Here are the key points to make sure you don't miss anything:
- Go to gadismicrorrelatos.com and complete the registration.
- Write the text on the topic of change, respecting the word limits.
- You can participate in both Castilian as in the Galician language.
- The minimum age to apply is 14 years old.
- Make sure to submit your microfiction before the deadline on August 16th.
The competition jury will pay particular attention to the creativity, sensitivity, and the ability to synthesize of each work. The goal isn't a complex narrative, but rather that spark that leaves you thinking after reading just three or four lines. It's a true creative writing challenge that increasingly attracts young people eager to tell stories in a different way.
Awards and recognition for the finalists
Although the pleasure of writing is reward enough in itself, the contest comes with some very interesting incentives. Three main winners will be selected and will each receive a each one ebookIn addition, a €100 voucher is reserved for first place and a €50 voucher for second place, redeemable at the chain's supermarkets. It's a way to reward the talent of those who manage to surprise with their ingenuity.
But perhaps the greatest reward for many is the visibility the competition offers. The one hundred best stories will be published in a physical compilation book. Gadis will release a print run of 12.000 copies, which will be distributed completely free of charge in its stores in Galicia and Castile and León. Seeing your name printed in a book that thousands of people will read is, without a doubt, an extra incentive that motivates many people to participate year after year.
A success that grows every year
Looking back, the competition's figures are truly impressive. Since it started back in 2020, it has already received more than 10.000 original worksLooking at the last edition, participation was record-breaking, with over 2.500 stories submitted from 31 different provinces across Spain. This demonstrates that, although the company has a very strong territorial presence in the northwest, interest in the short literature and its calls for submissions It knows no geographical boundaries.
The supermarket chain has become, almost unintentionally, one of the largest publishers of short stories in the area, having put into circulation over 72.000 story books free throughout its history. This commitment to local culture helps many people overcome their fear of the blank page and encourages them to share their vision of the world in a simple and direct way.
This call for submissions is a golden opportunity for anyone with a spark of imagination to share their talent and become part of a collective work that will reach thousands of homes. With the focus on the theme of life transformations With a participation process just a click away, the microfiction contest promises to fill bookshelves once again with short stories brimming with meaning. Those who decide to accept the challenge have a few weeks to polish their writing and try their luck in one of the most inclusive and eagerly awaited cultural events on the current scene.
