Does anyone know if the Writer's Digest writing contests are legit? I was taught the rule of thumb was to submit to contests that charged a fee - that way, you kow they are not vanity press contests, and offer some real exposure. Any other opinions out there?
Posted by Christine (Member # 1646) on :
The Writer's Digest is legit, but not because they charge a fee. And you have your rule of thumb wrong. Contests that charge fees aren't out to give you exposure -- they're out to make money off their authors. Legitimate contests make money off the readers and if anything, charge a very small handling fee. This fee should not be more than some percentage of the top prize offered (but I can't remember what that percentage is right now -- maybe someone else does). Writers of the Future is also a legit contest that charges no fee at all.
Posted by wetwilly (Member # 1818) on :
I second Christine's statement.
The way it should work is people pay you for your work, not the other way around.
[This message has been edited by wetwilly (edited October 13, 2006).]
Posted by Pyre Dynasty (Member # 1947) on :
That's what I said when I posted on the wrong thread. When I first read your post I thought you had accidently left a NOT out of your post.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Is it okay if I delete the other topic, Pyre Dynasty and kinh?
Posted by kinh (Member # 2772) on :
I guess it is okay to delete the other thread... I don't really remember it.
Posted by Pyre Dynasty (Member # 1947) on :
totally.
Posted by franc li (Member # 3850) on :
I remembered it. First it was locked, and I was very confused to see this one unlocked and growing.
Posted by Kolona (Member # 1438) on :
Wouldn't it be safe to say that Writer's Digest contests are legit by association with Writer's Digest? Or do you know something about Writer's Digest that I don't know?
[This message has been edited by Kolona (edited October 19, 2006).]