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Writing Contests (and Why They Make Us Want to Hurl)

Writing contests are great avenues for exposure and constructive criticism. So why does the prospect of entering them make us feel physically ill?

Posted bykwatkinsMay 14, 2024May 15, 2024Posted inWriter Life, Writing TipsTags: coming-of-age, competition, contests, creative development, creative outlet, creative-writing, editing, fantasy, feedback, female writers, fiction, from pen to fin, historical fiction, in the world, Mental Health Awareness Month, review, self-edits, storytelling, suspense, Sylvia Plath, technical tips, WIP, women in lit, women supporting women, women's fiction, write like a boss, writer, writer brain, Writer Life, writer tunes, writer's block, writers, writers supporting writers, writers with a purpose, writing, writing action, writing community, writing contests, writing romance, writing skills, Writing Tips3 Comments on Writing Contests (and Why They Make Us Want to Hurl)

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