![]() ![]() Is the contest reputable? Find out how long its been around. Make sure the cost is in line with the size and reputation of the contest. Price: Most budding authors don’t have a ton of money to throw around. Here are the things I looked for when choosing which contests to enter: ![]() With each new honorable mention, second place, and outright win, I gained the confidence and inspiration to continue developing my craft.Įventually, m y entry into the Academy Nicholl Fellowships earned a semifinal finish, which led to my first book sale and a movie deal with 20th Century Fox. First, I chose regional contests and then expanded to national opportunities. I started by submitting short stories to contests, wrote and submitted my first novel (which is still in my desk drawer, by the way), and then moved on to screenplays. ![]() While I understand that this news is most exciting to my immediate family, it reminds me of how important contests were in building my writing resume and ultimately leading to my first deal. My 16 year old son just earned 1st Place for his composition in the Washington State Young Composer’s Project. ![]()
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