Writing COntests

[robotamadeus]

I may be intererested in starting my own writing contest for cash prizes. can anybody reccomend some sites where this is easily done?

[Catadmin]

That's an odd thing to post out of the blue, which might be why you haven't gotten any replies. Before I answer, I have some questions.

Are you connected with any publishing houses or literary groups?

What would be your primary purpose for establishing these contests?

Would there be fees involved for the contest entrants?

Who would judge the contest?

What kind of contest would it be (poetry, short fiction, flash fiction, etc.)?

[JRVogt]

*points up*

All these questions need answering. And no contest is going to be "easy" to run. Are you looking for a website that somehow runs the contest for you?