The quarantine period can be used in different ways, such as watching movies, series, virtual tours, reading books, among other things. In addition, you can also write and vent about your feelings during this period.
Have you ever thought about the possibility of earning good money to write a short story? So, one of the most famous bookstores in Portugal, Lello, has this proposal, through the contest Quarantine Tales.
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Quarantine Tales Contest
O Quarantine Tales Contest is an incentive for Portuguese and foreigners to write about their experiences during the quarantine period. The six best authors will each receive six thousand euros. In addition, the text will be published by the bookstore.
Those interested in participating must write an unpublished fictional story of 10 to 20 pages. In this context, the period of quarantine caused by the coronavirus pandemic should be focused on. new coronavirus.
People who live outside Portugal can also apply, but to do so, you must be over 18 years old. Interested parties should send the text by May 31, at online form.
See the complete regulation at Lello bookstore website.
The Lello bookstore
The Lello bookstore gained greater prominence when the writer J.K Rowling claimed to have been inspired by the bookstore to create the Harry Potter saga. The place became so famous that it received more than 3,000 people a day.
For this reason, the bookshop started charging 5 euros for admission. The amount can be discounted with the purchase of books. Currently, due to the pandemic, Lello is closed indefinitely.
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