<p>I had a quick q...I like to write lots of poetry and short stories ect... iv won a couple of prizes from different places before how ever id like to get some of my work published weather it be in an online magazine or a real magazine or something. I search the internet all the time but everything requires entry fees and is prolly a scam, because they all sound like scams...does anyone know of any good free sites where poetry contests or short story contests can be found.. or also of a place where i can regularly publish my work?
thanks a lot in advance</p>
<p>have you tried cicada magazine ?( cricket group)</p>
<p>Go to your local library or bookstore and get a copy of the Writer's Digest or Writer's Market magazines. They regularly list writing contests that are on the level.</p>
<p>ahh ok, ddnt think of that before...thnx!</p>
<p>Yes, definitely get Writer's Digest. I saw an ad for a short story contest in the most recent issue; I don't have the magazine with me right now, but I can post it later if you're interested.</p>
<p>My college roommate published several short stories while a student. She had no agent or anything; just submitted to the magazines she was targetting. Of course, this was back in the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth, but maybe it still applies. And back in those days, I was her spell-checker.</p>