Storyfall

Events

Events are writing competitions hosted on Storyfall. Authors submit stories based on a theme or set of rules, and the community votes to decide the winners.

How Events Work

Event Lifecycle

  1. Announcement - The event is announced with its theme, rules, and timeline.
  2. Submission Period - Authors write and submit stories that follow the event rules.
  3. Voting Period - The community reads submissions and votes for their favorites.
  4. Results - Winners are announced and recognized.

Browsing Events

To see active and upcoming events:

  1. Navigate to the Events page from the main navigation.
  2. Browse active events, upcoming events, and past results.
  3. Click on any event to see its full details.

Participating as an Author

Submitting a Story

To submit a story to an event:

  1. Open the event page.
  2. Read the rules and requirements carefully.
  3. Click “Submit Story”.
  4. Select an existing story from your workshop or create a new one.
  5. Confirm your submission.

Make sure your story follows the event’s theme and rules. Stories that don’t meet the requirements may be disqualified.

Submission Requirements

Each event defines its own rules, but common requirements include:

  • Theme - Your story must relate to the announced theme.
  • Length limits - Minimum or maximum scene counts.
  • Feature requirements - Some events may require specific features like variables or multiple endings.
  • Deadline - Stories must be submitted before the submission period closes.

Voting

How Voting Works

During the voting period, readers and other authors can play through the submitted stories and leave reviews. Voting uses the standard story review and rating system:

  1. Visit the event page during the voting period.
  2. Play through the submitted stories.
  3. Leave a review and rating on each story you want to vote for.
  4. Voting closes at the end of the voting period.

Results and Winners

After voting closes, results are tallied and winners are announced on the event page. Winning stories get recognition and visibility on the platform via unique badges and achievements.

Next Steps