10/29/2026
"As a writer, there are plenty of ways to share your work with the world, from creating your own blog to having your stories published in literary magazines. But one option that every writer should consider is submitting to writing contests — which is not only a great way to challenge yourself, but also to gain opportunities for prizes and wider recognition!
"In this post, I’ll share my five top reasons why every writer should try entering writing competitions to help their work ethic and career, along with five great contests to look out for.
"1. They’ll challenge you to try something new.
"It’s easy for us writers to stick to what we know, but sometimes the best way to..."
Author and guest poster Savannah Cordova details the advantages of competitions in "Why Every Writer Should Try Their Hand at Writing Contests" from our blog archive.
Read the full piece here: https://indigoediting.com/why-every-writer-should-try-their-hand-at-writing-contest/
[PD: A gradient graphic showcases the aforementioned blog post. An image of a book with fluttering open pages and a coffee cup in the background is center. The author's byline appears at the bottom of the image next to her headshot on the left.]
