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FAQ: How to join #GoExplore writing contest on Sweek
July 12, 2017
July 12, 2017
FAQ: How to join #GoExplore writing contest on Sweek
WHAT IS SWEEK?
Sweek is a global platform for reading, writing and sharing stories. All over the world. For free. We are located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and have an international team from all over the world 🙂
DO I NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE APP?
You can use the app or the web version, it is up to you. There is slightly more functionality present on our app version currently though. For example, receiving notifications when you have a new comment on your story!
Website: https://sweek.com/
Android app: http://bit.ly/SweekforAndroid
iOS app: http://bit.ly/SweekforiOS
HOW DO I PUBLISH A STORY?
Step 1: Download the Sweek app or use our website
Step 2: Create an account or log in
Step 3: Go to ‘My stories’ and then click on ‘New story’. Create a chapter and write or copy in your story.
Step 4: Publish your work and fill in the tag #GoExplore in your Story Details (if you are using the website, do not forget to press Enter!). Finalize by ‘Publish’ – your story is now published and part of the writing contest!
WHAT IS THE WORD LIMIT?
3000 words max (can be of course less;))
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
10/08, 23:59 CET
WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
You can choose between GoPro Hero camera or an equivalent cash amount of €150
CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH MORE THAN ONE ENTRY?
Yes
IS POETRY ALLOWED?
Yes
HOW DO I ADD A TAG AND EDIT MY STORY?
You need to add it to your Story Details (dont forget to press Enter on the website).
For each contest you can edit your story as many times as you want before the deadline. To access your story: log in, go to ‘my stories’ and click on your story. To edit your story title/description, go to the 3dot menu in your Story Dashboard and click Story Basics; to edit your tags/other story details, go to the 3dot menu in your story dashboard and select Story Details
HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER MY STORY IS PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST OR NOT?
If you see the tag on your story page after you searched for it, it is participating. If you are not sure, contact us and we can check it for you 🙂
HOW DO I PROMOTE MY STORY?
Best way is to promote your story via your own social media and network. You can also promote it in Sweek fanpage https://www.facebook.com/groups/306066656501682/ or here https://sweek.com/#/read/45278/1400000162. You can find the link to share your story when you search for your story in the search bar and click on it. Here you’ll find the share button on the story info page!
DO I GET A CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATING IMMEDIATELY?
No, but if your story is tagged, you are surely participating. However, if you’d like to know for sure you are participating, please ask us 🙂
HOW CAN I SEARCH FOR MY STORY?
Current search is based on the title, description and the tag. So you can search for either of those.
WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND MY STORY ON SEARCH RIGHT AWAY?
No worries, sometimes it can take a few minutes after publishing to become visible on all the platforms. If you still can’t find your story the next day, please contact us.
30 Comments
I can't be to sign up on the app... It shows this id has been taken... What should I do
Hi, in that case the username you're trying to use is probably already beloning to another user. If you try another username (e.g. your name + a number), it should work!
Please tell me the main theme for go explore which I can't find in this page
Hi, it can be any type of adventure! Discovering the world, starting a new job etc. You can interpret adventures how you would like to.
Does the poem have to be 3000 words?
Hi there, 3000 words is the maximum, it can of course be less than that :)
Can you check whether my story has been published or not please? It's called Escaping Below the World.
Thank you!
Hi Nikita, I see your story is published, but it's not tagged yet. If you want to participate with #GoExplore, you can go to your story and click on 'edit story details'. Here you can place the tag. Don't forget to press enter!
Thank you so much!
I'm a bit confused about the deadline. Is it August 10 or 31? Thanks for clarifying.
It's August 10th, thank you for pointing this out! We changed it.
Hey I wanted to known whether the topics have to be related to adventure or other topics like romance , fantasy or young adult are also considered
Hi, you can also write on romance, fantasy and all other genres. As long as there a relation to the theme of adventure or discovery in your story, it will be considered!
Can a story be published here and eligible for this contest if it's also up on my own website?
Hi, yes, you're free to publish it anywhere, and you can still participate with the contest :)
Hi can you check if my two entries, "New Adventure" and "Adventure Calls" have been successfully entered? My username is RegretfulSongBird
Thank you :)
Hi! Tagged correctly and participating!
Hello there!
I wanted to ask whether I could write about a compilation of adventures I have had?
Sure!
Can you enter in a fanfiction?
Are you referring to our Harry Potter fanfiction contest?
You said that if you are less than 14, you need permission, right? So where do we add that we have got the permission? In the chapter?
Hi, if you have permission, you don't have to state this in your story. In case we get in touch with you for any reason and you're indeed younger than 14, we will ask for it.
Dear Sweek Team,
Do you check contestants' stories for plagiarism? I've noticed some people copy and paste other people's work under their names making it popular here. Since Sweek is growing, I believe it's paramount to tackle this problem before it becomes too big to handle. It would be useful to mention once again 'No plagiarism' with an explanation in the submission guidelines. Young authors may not understand the issue. The same goes with protected photo/image usage. Providing the 'Credits' option in 'Story basics' would be nice.
Many thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Marina
Hi, we state in the community guidelines and our submission guidelines that your published work should be written by yourself. I do agree that we should add the fact that pictures should be rights free. Thank you for your suggestion! If you see any stories in particular, we will address them right away. Thanks, Sabine
Hello, I wanted to make sure that I was participating in the #GoExplore contest. The title of the story is called The Strife for the Innocent. The reason I ask is because I published the chapters but couldn't find it in the search tool box. Thank you
Hi there, unfortunately, I cannot find a story with this exact title. Could you please send us your Sweek email address to support@sweek.com. Thank you!
Hello. Thank you for responding. I went ahead and sent you all that information to the email you provided. Thank you
Hi ,
I made some minor changes in my story on 11th Aug . Will my story still be eligible for the contest .
Hi there, you should not make any changes to your story after the deadline. Please give us the title of your story, and we will discuss whether to allow it or not
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