Establishing the perks for your competition
Identifying what’s in it for applicants inspires candidates to submit. Discover how to make the most with what you have and run a successful programme.
Streamlining what you ask for from candidates
Asking candidates for the correct information when they submit is a fine art. Ask for too much, and people won’t apply; ask too little, and you might not be able to make a meaningful decision when choosing candidates. Luckily we’ve compiled a few ideas on helping you find that sweet spot that will serve everyone.
Defining the purpose of your programme
A clearly articulated purpose will help market your call to submissions and encourage potential candidates to submit. Read 5 tips to best define your purpose.
The ultimate guide to taking submissions
Taking submissions for an existing award or crafting a new competition? Where do you start? Here is the ultimate guide in planning and running a call to submissions - compiling a decade of insights supporting organisations that run open calls.
6 Submissions Platforms for the Creative Industries
Choosing the right process whilst taking entries could save you hundreds of hours of admin. To save you a little time we've compiled a list of the best submission platforms serving the creative eco-system at this time.
Trends for Running Competitions in 2021
Much has changed in 2020. For that reason, we've compiled our top tips on things to take into consideration when planning & running a successful competition in 2021.
Top sites to list your writing competition on
Boost submissions to your writing contests by listing them on these amazing sites.
Creating opportunity in adversity
Discover how four innovative organisations are currently supporting society and talent in the creative sector at this time.