Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition

Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition with Science Fiction Judge Philip Athans

By: Chelsea Henshey | September 10, 2016 | Comments 0

Today, as part of our Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition series, science fiction judge Philip Athans discusses how important first sentences are, what makes a good short story and more. NOTE: The deadline for the Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards has been extended to October 14! Enter here! Meet...

Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition with Romance Judge Sharon Naylor

By: Chelsea Henshey | September 6, 2016 | Comments 1

Today, as part of our Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition series, Romance judge Sharon Naylor discusses standout submissions, clichés, and how entering your story could spark a writing career. Meet the Judge I am the author of over 35 books, hundreds of articles and two novels (so far.) My...

Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition with Thriller Judge Jodie Renner

By: Chelsea Henshey | August 30, 2016 | Comments 1

Today, as part of our Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition series, Thriller judge Jodie Renner discusses how to avoid common mistakes and take your submission to the top. Meet the Judge: Jodie Renner is a freelance fiction editor and the award-winning author of three craft-of-writing guides in her series...

Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition with Crime Judge Jeffrey Marks

By: Chelsea Henshey | August 22, 2016 | Comments 0

Today, as part of our Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition series, Crime judge Jeffrey Marks provides tips and techniques for a standout submission. Meet the Judge: Jeffrey Marks is a long-time mystery fan and freelancer. After numerous mystery author profiles, he chose to chronicle the short but full life...

Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition

By: Chelsea Henshey | December 11, 2015 | Comments 2

Today, as part of our Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition series, Short Short Story Competition judges Debby Mayne and Michael Vaughn discuss common mistakes and crafting compelling short fiction. Meet the Judges: Debby Mayne has written and published more than 50 books and novellas through traditional publishers and on...

Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards: Behind the Scenes of a Writing Competition

By: Chelsea Henshey | October 7, 2015 | Comments 0

Have you ever wondered what goes through judges’ minds when they read entries submitted to a writing competition? Now you no longer have to wonder. The judges of the Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards discuss the competition, common pitfalls, and what it takes to make your poem stand out.

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