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Unlike sweepstakes, contests are not won through luck alone. Judges select the best recipes, essays, photographs, or other types of competition to receive the prize. Read hints on how to enter these creative contests, links to current contests to enter, and how to improve your chances of winning.
Have You Won a Costume Contest - Share Your Costume Contest Wins
Have you ever won a costume contest? Share your experience, or read stories from other costume contest winners
Creative Contests You Can Enter Today
Visit this link to find a convenient list of creative contests, including writing, photography, video, recipe, trivia and more, which are currently available to enter.
5 Reasons to Enter Skill Contests
Should you spend the time to enter skill contests? If you're not sure, here are five reasons that might convince you.
What Types of Contests Can I Enter?
This article breaks down some of the most common types of creative contests, including examples of each.
5 Ways to Find Answers for Trivia Contests
These tips will help find the answers to trivia contest questions.
10 Contests that Changed History
Did you know that contests have changed history? If you think of contests as nothing more than writing ditties or sending in pictures of your vacation, think again with these 10 historic contests.
Where to Get Contest Votes
Many contests use votes to choose their finalists or winners. Even if you have a fantastic entry, you'll need votes to take home the prize. Here are some ideas about where you can find votes for your contest entry.
How Do You Get Contest Votes - Share Your Contest Vote Tips
Read these great tips for getting more votes for your contest entries. or share your own.
Interview with a Contest Winner - Tips and Advice on Winning Contests
Insider insight from a frequent contest winner. Nancy shares her tips and secrets to creating a prize-winning essay contest entry.
Programming Contests from the C Programming Guide
About.com's Guide to C, C++, and C# has compiled a list of 10 programming contests that you can enter.

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