Was’up alphabet champions! A few of you may remember me, six years ago (which feels like a lifetime ago now) I was one of the co-hosts of the A-Z Challenge. I’ve participated in the challenge multiple times throughout my nine-year blogging adventure, but this year I’m taking this opportunity to bend your ear (or rather, eyes) about a different topic.
For the past seven years I’ve hosted a tournament-style creative writing contest and I wanted to let you know about it because 1) Most of you are writers, 2) It’s a blast, 3) There are significant prizes, and 4) It’s FREE! Here’s an A to Z list of why you should be doing it.
- Aspiring authors can solicit a ton of feedback from a wide variety of readers.
- Bloggers are writers, even if they’ve not written a novel. Go ahead and submit.
- Contests (especially respected ones like PitchWars) are a fun way to make connections
- DFW Writers Conference is a partner/sponsor of the contest.
- Easy as pie. Submit a 500-word writing sample using a pen name.
- Fulfilling to see your work garnish the praise it deserves.
- Genre agnostic. Submit anything – even Poetry.
- Help other writers refine their voice by offering meaningful feedback via votes.
- I can do this! Keep telling yourself that and submit.
- June 9-10 are the dates for the DFW Conference – where the winner will be announced.
- Keep your real identity hidden by using a pen name. It’s a No embarrassment zone!
- Last round judged by panel of celebrity judges – authors, literary agents, publishers.
- March 12 – April 1 is the contest open submission period.
- Newbies and seasoned writers compete against one another.
- Only tournament-style writing contest on the internet.
- Prizes Prizes Prizes.
- Quintessential writing contest for writers wanting to see how they stack up.
- Read the entries and vote on your favorite. You don’t have to submit to participate
- Spread the word to anyone and everyone. We need both contestants and voters.
- Thirty contestants are selected by slushpile readers to participate in daily bouts.
- Universal appeal.
- Voters can win a prize also.
- WRiTE CLUB – Just Do It!
- X-citing to the MAX!
- Your easiest way to get your material in the hands of people who matter in the industry.
- Zip on over to the WRiTE CLUB link to find out more information.
This looks pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea for a writing contest! I submitted an entry :)
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