77 - Writing Contests

May the odds be ever in your favor as this week, Mary and Melissa dig deep into the world of writing competitions. From poetry to fiction, screenwriting to original pilots, we are spilling the tea on the good, the bad, and the ugly of "competitive" writing ventures. When does it make sense to enter? Can they really help your career? How do you stay motivated when you don't place or final? Writers of The Future Contest https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/   Romance Writers of America Contest Listing https://www.rwa.org/Online/Events/Chapter_Events.aspx#Contests   Screenwriting and Fellowship Contests for 2021 https://lauridonahue.com/resources/a-curated-list-of-the-most-worthwhile-screenwriting-fellowships-labs-and-contests/?fbclid=IwAR3Uk0GjXtxlxDrnz7aS32-X4igJqNb0Rl2xhWXSFG1l-Tj-lA4XjjvDa7g   Love this episode? Be sure to let us know by leaving a rating and review of the podcast. Share this episode with your writing friends and help more people discover the joy of Writing Easy.    You can find Mary on Twitter and Instagram at @geekymary. You can find melissa at www.writewithmelis.com or on Youtube at The Creative's Tarot.   Happy New Year!