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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

And the Odds Are. . .

I'm noticing a trend. As folks tighten their belts in response to the economy, fewer writers are entering contests. In all honesty, my entries have been down since last fall. But what writers need to consider is how fewer entries translates into better odds of winning.

In the past I have detailed the many benefits of entering contests--a deadline to finish a manuscript, feedback, a new piece of writing to start sending out, to name a few. With our Dead of Winter Contest, you have this opportunity. And the market for selling nonfiction is good--just consult the latest copy of Writer's Market, with over 3,500 market listings!

To date we've only received ten entries for our nonfiction contest. With fewer entries, the odds are in your favor!

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