Winning a writing contest can catapult a writer’s career, but you have to be smart about it. A short story can be your craft of choice or a stepping stone on your way to writing a book. That’s why it’s important that you’re submitting to the right contests. It maximizes your chances of winning it (and to ensure that you’re not inadvertently enabling a scam). 

With that in mind, here are six questions to ask yourself before committing to a contest. Continue Reading