I was thinking of entering a contest with a fast-approaching deadline. I already know what story I would enter, and it's ready to go. The only thing is that these get expensive and add up. And I never win contests. I already spent about $25 making regular submissions last month. I guess I could hold off on those this month and go for the contest. It's the Raymond Carver short story contest. Is anyone else thinking of entering or already entered? And are there any contests you are thinking about entering? Or have gone for in the past? How much is too much for an entry fee? And has anyone here or does anyone know anyone who has ever won any of these sorts of contests?