About Contest Scams

This scam has been around since I was a child, in other word a very long time. In this scam, unscrupulous publishers have contest where the winner receives either a cash prize or publication. So where is the scam? It is in the entry fees that
hundreds of thousand of unsuspecting writers pay.

There are ligament contest, however. There are several writer organizations, such Romance Writers of American who sponsor the RITA award, which is the highest honor for authors in the genre of romance fiction. In addition, several reputable publishers have had contests, especially if they were lurching a new line. When publishers and ligament organizations hold contest, if there is an entry fee, it is often very reasonable ranging from approximately $25 to $45 for non-members.

The best way not to become a victim of a publishing scam is to be informed. The best way to get the information you need is to join a writing organization. In addition, if victimized, please inform the organization. Trust me, your name is usually kept confidential. The only way to stop the scammers is to educate writers.

In closing I would like to say that the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America website has possible the most thorough scam-alert sections. Please visit their
website at: sfwa.org

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