I spend quite a bit of time reading through contests before I add them to the Roundup. Why? Because not all contests are created equal! I want to make sure the contests listed offer a benefit to you as a writer or illustrator. Yes, I am picky. I don't usually post contests with entry fees... Continue Reading →
July 2017 Contest Roundup
It's summer, at least in my neck of the woods. Summer is always so busy it seems. My kids are all home (and two of them have full-time summer jobs!) The Summer Reading Program is in full swing at the library where I work and there are tons of programs happening which I get to participate... 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 →
May 2017 Contest Roundup
It's Roundup time again! For this month's list I've found a couple of critique giveaways from agents. Query critiques can be really helpful so I encourage all of you that are polishing those queries to give those contests a go. There are a lot of pitch days coming up too. Some are genre specific, which... Continue Reading →
April 2017 Contest Roundup
Contests! I've added quite a few new ones to the list this month. As always, you'll find them in date order. Members of our Sub It Club Submission Support Group are welcome to post their pitches and queries in the group for feedback anytime so be sure to join if you aren't already there. Best of luck on... Continue Reading →
August 2016 Contest Roundup
There's quite a variety of contests coming up within the next couple of months and beyond. In this month's Roundup you'll find pitch opportunities, short story competitions, and more. Some offer agent opportunities, some have nice monetary prizes, and some offer publication. If you're a romance writer be sure to check out Harlequin's two listings... Continue Reading →