About this template
This April Fools' Day Fake News Story Submission Form is designed to help event organizers, marketing teams, and community managers collect creative, fictional, and humorous content for holiday campaigns. Whether you are running a contest, hosting a community newsletter, or planning a social media stunt, this template provides a structured way to gather submissions from your audience.
By using this Doc2Form template, you can easily organize story titles, content, and participant details. The form is built to be engaging and user-friendly, ensuring that your audience can submit their best pranks and tall tales without friction. It is the perfect tool for fostering creativity and driving engagement during the April Fools' season.
Key features
- Simple, intuitive layout for quick submissions.
- Easily collect story titles and full narratives.
- Include optional file upload links for supporting media.
- Fully customizable to match your brand or event theme.
- Mobile-friendly design for submissions on the go.
Use cases
- Corporate April Fools' Day prank contests.
- Community newsletter 'fake news' features.
- School or university creative writing challenges.
- Social media engagement campaigns.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Please provide your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We'll use this to contact you if your story is selected.
- Fake News Story Title (Short answer)Give your story a catchy, headline-style title.
- Fake News Story Content (Paragraph)Write your full story here. Keep it fun and creative!
- Supporting Image Link (Optional) (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the image you wish to include.
FAQ
Can I customize the fields in this form?
Yes, once you convert this template to a Google Form, you can add, remove, or edit any questions to better suit your specific contest rules.
How do I handle image submissions?
Google Forms does not support direct file uploads in all configurations. We recommend using a text field for participants to paste a link to their image hosted on Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage.
Is this form suitable for collecting sensitive data?
No. This template is designed for light-hearted, public-facing content. Avoid using it to collect personal, private, or sensitive information.
Can I see who submitted which story?
Yes, the form automatically collects the respondent's name and email address, allowing you to track entries and contact winners easily.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.