Everyone loves winning, but nobody enjoys losing. Writers are no exception. Contests in the writing profession offer opportunity in many forms, but so many writers fear entering. Whether they fear scans, rejection, or being judged, they hold back. On the other hand, others throw caution to the wind and enter every contest in sight, likewise winning nothing. Contests are a serious venture. They can catapult a career if entered thoughtfully with serious intent. Yes, intent. Contests aren't a whimsical endeavor. With planning, practice, and research, writers can enter contests and genuinely improve their odds of success. Well known throughout the writing industry, C. Hope Clark founded FundsforWriters two decades ago when she could not find what she wanted for her own writing career, Today, she is editor of FundsforWriters, an award-winning author of multiple mystery series, and an active freelance entrepreneur, She and her motivational voice and writer support message appear often at conferences, nonprofit galas, book clubs, libraries, and writers' groups across the country. With her knowledge, she offers HOPE to writers in their endeavors, using her up-beat, motivational voice to encourage writers to reconsider how and why contests can aid a writing career. The 35,000 readers of her newsletter love her, and in Writing Contests with Hope, you'll soon understand why.