[Nick's Writing Blog] How To Books Monthly Article-Writing Contest

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A few weeks ago I posted about the How To Books Article Writing Contest and Opportunity. I said then that it was an interesting opportunity for anyone who liked to write how-to articles.

Well, How To Books have now decided to make the contest a regular monthly event. They are kicking off this month with three £50 (around $75) prizes for the three best articles submitted in October via the site. I am told that next month there will be one £100 prize (around $150), and after that it will alternate.

Articles must help readers do something practical, but can be on any of the subject areas covered by How To Books. These include Abroad, Business, Careers, Family, Learning, Money, Property, Wellbeing and Writing. Browse the site to get some ideas!

The competition is open to anyone in the world, as long as they are over the age of 18. You can also enter multiple articles - as long as they are original - and each will be considered for the prize. Most articles are around 300 to 500 words, although you can go longer if your subject warrants it. More information can be found in the site's writers' guidelines and the competition terms and conditions.

To submit an article, you simply have to register on the Write For Us page and follow the on-screen instructions. All articles submitted will be automatically considered for that month's prize.

In my earlier post I said that anyone who had an article accepted for publication on the How To Books website would receive royalties from the advertising displayed around it. Unfortunately this is no longer the case (if you want to know why, read the comments section of my earlier post). Articles published on this high-profile site will, however, help establish your writing credentials, and you can include a link to your homepage if you wish. So even if you don't win one of the monthly prizes, you can still gain some benefit from having your work published on the site.

Good luck if you decide to submit an article. But at the very least, do check out the How To Books website if you get a chance, as there is some very interesting and informative free reading to be found there!