Are you ready to enter some pitch contests? But what if you're not sure how? It seems like a good time for a reminder that we have some helpful posts right here on the blog: How to Pitmad Have Yourself a Merry Little Pitmad Didn't Get a Pitmad Request? That's Okay! Twitter Pitch Tips from... Continue Reading →
February 2018 Contest Roundup
With the month of love upon us it seems that a number of new pitch opportunities have been inspired, so you romance writers are in luck! Writing in other genres? You'll find some love here in the February Contest Roundup as well. There's opportunities for nonfiction, children's through adult fiction, illustrators, first generation residents, short... Continue Reading →
December 2017 Contest Roundup
It's the last Contest Roundup of the year! You'll find specific sci-fi, crime, poetry, illustration, and kidlit opportunities in this month's Roundup. If your work doesn't fall into one of those categories, don't despair. Pitmad Twitter Pitch Party is open to all genres and might be a fun way to end your 2017 year of... Continue Reading →
September 2017 Contest Roundup
So, a crazy thing happened last month... I got a full time job. I haven't had one of those in at least 20 years. I've been mostly working for myself all this time. But hey, it's a really cool job and it has to do with books (of course it does, that's why it's... Continue Reading →
June 2017 Contest Roundup
I've just been scouring the internet for contests as per my usual end of the month practice when I put together the Contest Roundup. While I do find most of the contests for the Roundup throughout the month as I frolic through the internet during my day to day travels, when I put together the... Continue Reading →
The Right Contest for You and Your Manuscript
This post was written by Maria Frazer. Every month, Sub It Club features a list of upcoming contests for writers. In fact, that's how I found out about Sub It Club in the first place. There are different kinds of contests and it's up to you to determine which ones might be best for you. Let's talk... Continue Reading →