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Writing Contest Scams Exposed
This is one of the oldest scams in the business. In this scam writers enter a contest sponsored by a publisher where the prize is either publication or cash. The problem is that hundreds of thousands of naive authors often pay huge fees to enter the contest. Of course there are organizations that do offer legitimate writing contest. One example is the RITA award sponsored by the Romance Writers of America which awards works and authors in their genre. Legitimate publishers who are starting a new line will also often hold a writing contest. Any entry fee charged by legitimate organizations holding a writing contest is usually very minor, between $25 and $50. Having some knowledge is the best way to avoid scams and fraud. Joining a legitimate writing organization is one of the best ways to become and stay informed. You should also inform writing organizations if you fall victim to a scam so that other writers can be warned.
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