Potential Literary Contests

Whether you’re thinking of self-publishing your literary work or going the traditional route, every writer should consider submitting their polished manuscript into a literary contest (or as many as they are able to) prior to publishing. This additional step not only provides credential enhancements to the author’s name, but also increases their exposure to agents and editors along with free criticism, monetary prizes and not to mention unsolicited publicity!!

I have provided a list of popular literary contest that every author should submit their work to. There are many benefits in doing so but the timing and genre has to be right. Lucky for you I’ve done all the research, just be sure to read the entry rules and confirm whether your literary work qualifies prior to any submissions.

Benefits:

• Get your unpublished literary work in front of potential agents and editors
• Credential enhancement for marketing
• Unsolicited publicity
• Free criticism
• Monetary prizes

List of Annual Literary Contests: