I’ve never been much for writing contests. Every time I see a contest advertised, I want to know why I should pay someone else to read my work when I already have ample opportunity to write for low (no) pay. The promise of fame and fortune when my work wins among the thousands of entrants has not convinced me to write for prize money. I don’t play the lottery either.
I’m not opposed to writing contests. Eventually, I would like to find the courage to win a contest – I love to compete. Maybe this list of “No Entry Fee Fiction Contests” by C. Hope Clark will convince me to take a chance. At the very least, maybe you can find a good contest to enter. I know several of you do enjoy writing contests.
Clark’s list includes some interesting contests from the American Kennel Club and Highlights for Children. She offers this advice:
“The thing about no entry fee contests is they can pay in gift certificates and peanuts, or they can pay big. The big ones, as you can imagine, receive a slew of entries. In other words, only consider your best work, because lots of others are sending their second best.”
See the complete article and list at writersweekly.com.
