Writing contests

Do you want to win more writing competitions? If so, the following 5 top tips will help you to do so.

As creative writers, most of us want to share our stories and publish. I’m not gonna lie, I want to. Paradoxically, most of us are terrified to publish because of potential failure and rejection. Well, maybe you should start with a smaller audience and publish to a few magazines.

Want writing contests with prizes? We've compiled the best writing competitions that are free or have small entry fees. Updated for 2021.

Submitting to a writing contest can be a great opportunity. With prizes often in the thousands plus publication, there’s the chance for big money and big exposure. Of course, the odds aren’t in your favor. Any writing contest with a big prize purse is getting hundreds, if not thousands of submissions. If you want to … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Before Entering a Writing Contest

What does it take to write a story that wins writing contests? One writing contest judge reveals how you can write a story that stands out.

Sharon Blumberg, another freelance writer and a voiceover artist, agrees. “I like to find contests that generate from well-known publications, such as Writer’s Digest. I rarely consider submitting to contests with more than a $10 entry fee unless the prize is several hundred dollars or more.”

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How to win writing competitions. Tips and advice for authors for winning writing contests for short stories and poetry.

Thinking about entering a writing contest? Make sure you are ready to win the contest by following these seven tips.

Join this new writing contest from The Write Practice. Every writer who enters can get published by a literary magazine, plus win cash prizes.