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The Complete Guide to Winning Your Next Writing Contest

The ultimate 2025 handbook for beginners: how to find, choose, and win writing contests. Includes contest-finding resources, calendar template, submission tracker, email templates, judging rubric, case studies, and deep FAQs.

5 Tips to Win Your Next Writing Contest

Learn essential strategies to maximize your chances of winning writing contests. From following rules to polishing your work, these tips help writers of all ages succeed.

How to Choose the Right Contest for Your Short Story or Poem

Not all contests are created equal. Discover how to pick the contests that fit your genre, experience level, and goals to increase your chances of recognition and prizes.

Track Deadlines and Maximize Your Submissions

Missing deadlines can cost you opportunities. Learn smart ways to track contests, organize your submissions, and ensure your work is sent on time.

Editing and Proofreading for Contest Success

Even great ideas need perfect execution. Master editing and proofreading techniques to make your work shine and impress contest judges.

Study Past Winners to Understand What Judges Want

Analyzing previous winning entries gives insight into contest expectations. Learn how to adapt these lessons to your own writing without copying.