So about that contest…

Are writing contests relevant? Worth the money?

Those questions surface periodically on loops and blogs, but I've heard from other coordinators that entries are still down, perhaps in response to the lingering effects of a crummy economy, but maybe because people aren't sure it's something they should do.

Whether a contest is relevant or worth the money depends on what you're hoping to accomplish. If you expect to get an agent or a book contract from them, you're probably...