There is often such a phenomenon in calligraphy competitions. Some people write very good calligraphy, but they cannot win the prize after participating in the competition. There are some words that are mediocre in writing, but they have won awards. Therefore, many people are puzzled by this phenomenon, mainly because there is a difference between "artwork" and "word". How to make calligraphy works? Win prizes in competitions?

First of all, you must look at the requirements of the competition. Every calligraphy competition has its own specific requirements. If you don't read the requirements for writing a work, you will go in the wrong direction and fail to achieve the purpose of winning the award. For example, the competition clearly stipulates that you must write in regular script. If you write in running script or cursive script, you have not written the work as required, and it will be useless no matter how fast you write.

Second, if there is no specific font specified for writing, then you have to choose the one you are best at. Some people are good at regular script and can write regular script, some people are good at cursive script and can write cursive script, and some people are good at seal script and can write seal script. If you are only good at one font and write in multiple font competitions, you will never be able to write a masterpiece.

Third, if the competition does not clearly stipulate the content to be written. If you want to choose the content yourself, you should choose something you like, have positive energy, be high-pitched and passionate, and best reflect a person's inner cultivation. This will pique the judges' interest. For example, many people like to write about "Shui Tiao Ge Tou" by Su Shi of the Northern Song Dynasty, and many people also like to write about "Where there is a will, there is a way." In addition to good handwriting, what kind of content to choose is also a very important aspect.

Fourth, choose the paper. Some papers are smooth, some are rough, some are white, and some are yellow. The type of paper you choose depends on your needs. Some people like copy paper to write on, which is eye-catching, and some people like special works, which are more colorful. What kind of paper should you choose to match your words as well as possible? Only by giving full play to your highest level and using your strengths and avoiding weaknesses can your words be vividly displayed on the paper.

Fifth, you should practice more handwriting that is difficult to write well. The practice should be as close as possible to the copybook. For example, if you want to write some difficult words, you can look them up in a dictionary, watch videos on your mobile phone, and get advice from experts.

Sixth, after the work is written, it must be dated, signed, and stamped to make the work complete. Generally, the year and season are written. This year is the Year of Gengzi, so write someone's letter in the spring of the Gengzi Year.

Sixth, after writing beautifully, it is crucial to take a good photo of your calligraphy work. If a good calligraphy work does not have the correct photography skills, it is like a person who does not match his clothes well. It is difficult to show its elegance, and calligraphy works must be straight and clear. Is it the same as when we practice calligraphy? We should take it seriously. Taking good photos is not only a record of your progress, but also a reflection of your responsibility.

It is necessary to grasp the distance and light. The distance should be long, the angle should be positive, and the light should be soft and even. After taking the photos, you need to add some editing and finishing steps later. Crop out any excess parts of the photo so that the entire composition is complete. The work must be photographed from the front, with the handwriting clearly visible. Don't shoot it diagonally, otherwise the font will be deformed. Only when the photo is positive can the judges make a correct judgment.

If it is soft-pen calligraphy, it must be mounted. A complete frame of the work is also included. Those written horizontally can be framed into banners. Those written vertically can also be framed into strips.

In short, if you want your work to win an award, all aspects mentioned above must be taken into consideration.

Finally, I wish every reader will achieve excellent results and win prizes in the calligraphy competition.