Contest Quote by Celeste Ng
“I am not a contest-enterer by nature. But contests - and their entry fees - are often the main way literary journals raise money to, you know, publish their issues. So entering contests helps support the journal, which also helps support the writers they publish.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Interview on literary funding, 2023
Contests often fund literary journals, making them a key revenue source despite entry costs.
In simple terms: Contests help journals raise money.
Key Takeaway
Support contests to sustain literary publishing.
Themes
literary funding
contests
publishing economics
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- journal budgeting
- writer promotion
- grant seeking
- event planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
community support
Questions to Reflect On
- Should journals find alternative funding?
- How can contests be more inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Contests may favor those who can afford fees.
