What You Should Look Out for When Applying for Creative Competitions

Having easy access and availability to creative competitions is always a needed plus in the creative inventory. Here are 9 things you should know.

9 Things You Should Looks Out For When Applying for Creative Competitions

To a creative, having easy access and availability to creative competitions is always a needed plus in the creative inventory. It reduces the stress of surfing the internet for hours, looking out for specific competitions and opportunities.

However, having access is not enough. Being qualified is also another essential. To ascertain that you're qualified for a competition criteria and that the competition is worth applying for, here are certain things you should look out for:

1. Copyright: You should confirm who holds exclusive, worldwide copyright ownership of your work upon submission. Also, carefully review the terms regarding modification, reproduction, and any potential misappropriation of your work.
2. Authorship: Ensure there are no clauses that remove or limit proper attribution of your name from the work you submit. This is your moral right.
3. Number of Submissions Allowed: Be clear on how many entries you are permitted to submit within the genre or category you’re applying to.
4. Deadline: Assess whether you can realistically meet the submission deadline before applying.
5. Eligibility Criteria: Verify that you meet all eligibility requirements, including location, age, and any other conditions set by the organisers.
6. Previous Winners or Applicants: Check whether past winners or previous applicants are eligible to apply again.
7. Simultaneous and Unpublished Submissions: Confirm whether the competition accepts only unpublished work or also allows simultaneous submissions to other competitions.
8. Medium, Format, and Submission Process: Understand the required medium, format, and exact process for submitting your entry, and ensure you follow all guidelines carefully.
9. Theme and Genre: Determine whether the competition is themed or restricted to specific genres before submitting.