Writing Contests

 How do you differentiate between worthwhile writing contests and scams?

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Writing Contests

How can you tell the difference between scam writing contests and ones that are worth entering? 

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Writing Contests

How do you choose which, if any, writing contests to enter?

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Contests and Awards

You need to do your due diligence before entering your work into a contest or for an award. 

https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/contests/

Contests and Awards

How do you determine if a contest or award is legitimate and whether you should enter?

http://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/contests/

#Pitchwars and #Pitchmad

These Twitter contests are one way to get your work in front of agents. 

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-exclusives/oct-17/guide-pitchwars-pitmad

Writing Contests

There are many writing contests out there, so be sure to choose the ones that are right for you and your manuscript.

https://subitclub.com/2017/05/04/the-right-contest-for-you-and-your-manuscript/

Writing Contests

Questions you should ask before entering a writing contest.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/07/online-writing-contests-three-questions.html#.VcKdePlVhBc

Writing Contests

Winning a writing contest can boost your confidence and maybe even lead to greater things. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/06/guest-post-janci-patterson-on-writing.html

Writing Contest Scams

Here are a few myths about writing contests. 

http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/04/the-myths-of-writing-contests/

Writing Contests

Here are some hints to increase your chances of winning a writing contest. 

http://amwritingblog.com/wordpress/archives/16801

Choosing the Right Contest

Different contests have different purposes, so make sure you choose the one that suits your needs. 

http://cupidslitconnection.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-know-if-contest-is-right-for-you.html

Writing Contests

Preditors and Editors lists writing contests, including those they don't recommend you enter. 

http://pred-ed.com/pubctst.htm

Writing Contest Scams

Watch out for these red flags before entering a writing contest. 

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-blog-post-red-flags-of-writing.html

Literary Contests

How to tell whether a literary contest is legit or just out to take your money. 

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-tips-on-evaluating-literary.html

Contests

Why it's worthwhile to enter contests before you submit to agents and editors. 

http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/11/treating-pain-of-rejection.html

YA Contest

Grand prize is a full manuscript reading and editorial consultation from Regina Brooks (Serendipty Literary) plus a free 10-week writing course courtesy of the Gotham Writer's Workshop. (entry deadline Nov. 30, 2010)
http://scbwi.blogspot.com/2010/11/serendipity-literarys-ya-novel.html

Free YA/MG Edit

Author Deborah Halverson is giving away a free substantive edit of one manuscript (submission deadline 4/14/10).
http://dear-editor.com/

The Times/Chicken House Competition

The winner of Chicken House's (UK publisher) annual contest for unpublished writers will receive a publishing contract. (submission window - August 2 through October 29, 2010)
http://www.doublecluck.com/submissions

Short Story Competition

Words Magazine has a contest for short stories written for kids (deadline April 30, 2010).
www.wordsmag.com/compcal10.htm