Run a writing competition, and attract as many entries as you can: the internet makes it easy to find writers' groups and message boards where you can advertise your competitions for free. You don't even have to charge an entry fee: just get as many entries in, as quickly as you can.
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RJ Frith has won the War of the Words novel-writing competition with The Nemesis List. The competition was organised by publisher Tor UK and Sci Fi Now magazine, and attracted a high number and standard of entries.
My warmest congratulations to RJ Frith for this significant win. It's richly deserved, and I hope it ...
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The literary magazine The Yellow Room has today published a plea for more entries to its forthcoming short story competition, which closes on 20 March.
The Yellow Room is Jo Derrick's latest project: she also founded the literary magazines QWF and Cadenza. I was lucky enough to be awarded prizes by both of those ...
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