🎨 Competition-Related
Q: Can I use AI to create my story?
You can—but we don’t recommend relying entirely on AI. Doing so often means you’ll spend time without truly creating.
We encourage you to use AI for grammar checking, idea suggestions, or draft sketches, while keeping the core story concept, plot development, and illustration layout rooted in your own creativity.
Q: Who can join the “Stories that Shine” event?
Creators of all ages are welcome!
We invite writers, illustrators, teachers, creative parents, and students to create inspiring stories to share with the world.
Q: What types of works can be submitted?
You can submit any of the following:
- Phonics / Early Readers – short, rhythmic stories for early learners;
- Picturebooks – full stories with illustrations for children;
- Non-fiction – factual and educational books for young readers.
Q: What are the judging criteria?
Submissions are evaluated based on:
- Story completeness and logic;
- Illustration clarity and consistency;
- Age-appropriate language;
- Relevance to the competition theme.
Q: How are rewards paid?
All rewards are settled in cryptocurrency (BNB), calculated based on the USD equivalent on the settlement date.
Creators must provide a valid wallet address to receive rewards.
Q: How will I know if I’ve won?
Winners will be announced via email and community channels.
⚙️ Creator Tools
Q: Where do I create my story?
Visit the Giggle Creator Platform to:
- Create a new storybook;
- Upload illustrations and audio;
- Preview, save, and submit for publishing.
Q: How do I preview and share my work?
In the editor, click [Share Preview] to generate a public preview link.
You can share it on social media—reader views and shares will also count toward evaluation.
Q: Can I share my story before it gets approved?
Absolutely! The share function is independent of Giggle Academy’s approval process.
You can share your story at any stage of creation—just click the “Share” button in the editor or from your story list to generate a link.
Q: How long does review take?
We usually complete reviews within 24 hours, and results are sent via email.
If revisions are needed, you can continue editing under “Draft” status and resubmit.
Q: Can I edit a published story?
Yes, and it’s fully supported! Open the story in the editor, make your changes, and click “Publish” again to submit for re-review.