6 Tips for Entering Fiction Contests From a Judge

Audrey Wick

One key way for writers to break into publishing—and even earn money writing—is through writing competitions. In this session led by a writing competition judge, writers will learn reasons to enter writing contests, contest preparation tips, and practical strategies for editing pieces before entering. Audrey Wick will demystify the writing contest process and help increase the odds of winning in these lucrative, if highly competitive, opportunities for writers.

About the Instructor:

Audrey Wick is a women’s fiction/romance author and full-time English professor at Blinn College in Texas. She also serves on faculty at the San Miguel Literary Sala and contributes to Writer’s Digest. Her writing has appeared in college textbooks published by Cengage Learning and W. W. Norton as well as a variety of literary journals. Wick believes the secret to happiness includes lifelong learning and good stories, but travel and coffee help. She has journeyed to more than 20 countries—and sipped coffee at every one. See photos on her website audreywick.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.