What Kinds of Sweepstakes Can I Enter?

Contests can also be broken down into categories, depending on what you have to do to enter them. Some examples include:

1. Writing/Essay Contests

   Writing contests judge entrants on their essays, blurbs, poems, fiction, or other pieces of writing. Visit the list of current writing contests to start entering today. Here are some tips on how to win writing contests:
   • How to Win Essay Contests
   • How to Improve Your Contest Writing
   • Qualities of Great Writing Contest Entries




2. Video and Photography Contests

   Photography contests judge entries on the quality of the submitted photos. Some have a specific theme or ask you to take a picture with a product. Video contests ask you to film commercials, songs, or other videos to enter. You can find a list of Current Video and Photography Contests to enter. Here are some tips on winning photography and video contests:
   • How to Take Prize-Winning Photographs
   • How to Win Video Contests




3. Cooking/Recipe Contests

   Submit your favorite recipe, often including the sponsors' products, to win. Find current Recipe Contests you can enter today. For more information on winning cooking contests, see:
   • How to Win Recipe Contests
   • Recipe Contests and Copyright
   • Get Inspiration for Creating Original Recipes

4. Trivia Contests

   Answer trivia questions to enter the pool of eligible winners. Examples include:
   • Degree - Day Zero Trivia Contest
   See Where to Find Answers for Trivia Contests for winning advice.

For information about why entering contests is a good idea, see 5 Reasons to Enter Skill Contests.
Check out the list of Current Creative Contests for available skill contests to enter.