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Writing Contests Could Be Your Ticket To Publication

by philipvt

If you're an amateur writer, whether it be poetry, short stories,
novels or essays, there's nothing like seeing your work in print
or on the Internet to excite you and encourage you to continue
your work.  For many writers, the idea of making millions isn't
the driving force behind their passion; instead, the practice of
sharing ideas, perfecting a unique style and pleasing an audience
of readers that enjoys your voice is more often the thing that
keeps you writing.  And one great way to share your work with new
readers, get your work in print and gain new ideas for future
work is by entering it into one of the many writing contests you
can find online.

Writing contests are one of the most common types of online
contests you can find on the Internet today.  From poetry
contests and fiction contests to children's writing contests and
essay contests, there are literally dozens and dozens of
different writing competitions you can enter immediately.  And
thankfully, most online writing contests don't cost a dime to
enter.  While there are some writing contests that charge an
entry fee, the new writer can enter his or her work into dozens
of other free writing contests while they are making a name for
themselves and perfecting their writing skills.  And although you
will never win every single writing contest you enter, with some
consistency and tenacity you're bound to eventually take home the
top prize.

When it comes to writing contest prizes, you should never be
disappointed if the top prize doesn't include cash or a very
expensive prize.  In many cases, the winner of a writing contest
will still receive lots of nice acclaim and publicity even if a
cash prize doesn't enter the picture.  And don't forget that
winning any writing contest, no matter how small, will look
really outstanding on your writing resume and on cover letters
when you submit your work to literary magazines and publishing
houses.  Building up a great, impressive list of writing contests
that you've won is a super way to convince editors and publishers
that your work is worth a much closer look when they are deciding
what submissions to publish.

In addition to the possibility of actually winning any given
writing contest, you should look at your participation as a
chance to learn more about the process of submission and what
readers and editors like or dislike.  While we all have our own
unique writing style and voice, there are still many techniques
you can use to make your writing more powerful and effective, and
one of the ways to discover what works and what doesn't is by
putting your work out there for everyone to see.  Don't get upset
with any constructive criticism you might receive, but instead
look the advice with an open mind and take any good suggestions
you might get from a writing contest to heart.

Lastly, a word of warning about private information when you are
entering online writing contests.  In addition to not giving out
any credit card or bank account information, it's also a good
idea to never give out your full address or personal phone
number, as well.  There's really no reason why any site would
need anything beyond your name and email address when entering
their writing contest, and offering any more might be inviting
junk mail or even worse.  It's fine to enter your work into as
many writing contests as you want, but never forget that any
personal information you might give will be available for anyone
to find on the Internet in the future.

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