What up, Pickles?! We have another fantastic episode for you. On this episode of Write in the Pickle Barrel, we discuss:

1. Getting into writing competitions
   1. Pros
      1. Feedback from multiple and credible judges.
      2. Keep your writing chops wet.
      3. Learning time management.
      4. Build your portfolio.
      5. Engage in critical thinking.
      6. Potentially receive rewards (prizes & awards).
   2. Cons
      1. Being ripped off
      2. Time constraints that you maybe can’t meet.
      3. High volume of competitors
      4. Critiques could be rushed and limit valuable criticisms.
      5. Setting limitations on your story
2. How to find competitions
3. Be wary of very high fees
4. Don’t limit yourself on how many competitions you enter.

...and so much more! So, grab your favorite beverage, get your favorite writing utensil or apparatus ready, and join us as we continue on a writer's journey.

Resource links: Reedsy, Writing Battle, Writers' Playground, NYC Midnight, The Write Life, Poets & Writers