Ideas for writing a winning submission:

• Ensure the article is specific and makes readers want to visit Oak Bay
• Photos and captions add to the story. Videos are acceptable as well
• Describe the natural surroundings (paint a picture with words – don’t rely on the photos)
• Don’t assume readers are familiar with places as you describe them
• Start the article with a good description of the attraction and its location. Use street names, reference points, and expected travel time
• Consider whether your article should be written in first person or third. Most articles written for magazines and the internet are written in third person. Although your articles may be more engaging if writing in first person
• Pay attention to punctuation and grammar
• Typically, winning articles are between 1000 and 2000 words