You are entering a writing contest, and you are asked to provide a cover letter, and a bio. You do your best, and submit something great. Yet, there is a lingering doubt in your mind. Will someone else’s cover letter and bio stand out more? Will they gain an advantage? Am I letting myself down, … Read more
Hello poets. Poetry contests. Exciting. Enticing. So many questions. Which contest should I enter? How do I win one? In this article we’ll run you through all the best advice we’ve ever given to help you place first in a competition, as well as answer all the most frequent questions poets ask us on the … Read more
Hi Community, Writing contests. There’s a lot of them. First of all: Why do we enter them? To win prize money of course. But also, more importantly, to advance our writing careers. To gain recognition, publication, and to connect with a reading audience. Before we embark on any endeavor we want as much info as … Read more