THE LITERARY COMPETITION
I had never felt so frightened, yet at the same time I was very excited. The competition sounded very interesting and I was keen on taking part. Of course, I wanted to win first prize and to be well- known. However, there was a problem: I didn't have any idea what to write about. I meant, what to write and how. I wrote texts because I love to write, but I wasn't so talented nor well-read. In spite of that, I wanted to write, to show my work. I knew I might win or lose; nevertheless, my enthusiasm was still aroused. I needed a lot of inspiration to begin. Then I saw my blank sheet without a word, without an idea. My mind went blank and then I began to feel desperate. Soon after, I tried to concentrate on my story. As I was alone, it was easier to receive the ideas. Whatever I wrote, it had to be something unique, special and sublime. Then I thought of famous writers such as Poe, Allende, Rowling, etc. and as if they had revealed me magical words,