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Recently a client of mine reached out about an email they received where they were contacted about
They then went on to say that upon submitting their book they would be given one free
Farther down in the email they sited that they have a huge reach and that winners can
Let’s break down some common writing awards and contest scams, as well as the key identifiers
There are very few scams under the sun, and it is highly unlikely that you will be
Don’t trust the contest’s or award giver's website despite how official or allotted it might
To max out the profits of a scam, likely the owners will reach out asking you to
Many times this will come in an unsolicited email or even a DM to your social media
To have the broadest appeal as well as give you the chance to apply to as many
$50–$100 to enter into an awards category or submit to a contest is a way that these profiteers
Compound this with red flag number 2, and you could be spending hundreds of dollars on one book
Don’t be fooled by “early bird specials” and other discounts
The final red flag is often one that doesn’t exactly come to mind
However, most awards ceremonies will display their panel judges
Next time you see an awards solicitation/ad, if there isn’t a panel, it could be
Despite all this, a book award or writing contest can be legit but still give off some
It is tricky to navigate and figure out which of these organizations are reputable
Have you ever come across a writing contest or awards scam? What are some other red flags