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QUESTION:
How do I tell if a poetry contest is legitimate or not?

Before sending in your entry fee to enter a poetry contest, be sure to make sure the contest is legitimate. Here is an interesting article from Poets.org by Robert Casper about poetry contests.

The following links can help you separate the legitimate from the frauds:

Literary contest cautions

Poetry contests from hell

Poetry contest scams, rip-offs and horror stories