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2013 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest
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David Speakman
Apr 7, 2013, 4:54:24 AM4/7/13
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For those of you who write Science Fiction, Fantasy or tales of the Supernatural, you may be interested in the 2013 N3F Short Story Contest. Details below:
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2013 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest
Story Contest Rules and Entry Blank
1. This contest is open to all amateur writers in the field, regardless of whether they're members of the National Fantasy Fan Federation. For the purposes of this contest, we define an amateur as someone who has sold no more than two (2) stories to professional science fiction or fantasy publications.
2. Stories entered in the contest must be original, unpublished, not longer than 8,500 words in length—and must be related to the science fiction, fantasy, or similar genres in the opinion of the judges.
3. Manuscripts should be typed, single sided on 8 1/2"-by- 11" white paper, double spaced, with pages numbered. The name of the author should not appear anywhere on the manuscript to ensure impartial judging. Photocopies are acceptable, if they are of good quality. Computer printouts must be legible. Email attachments of Word documents are also acceptable.
4. Contestants can enter any number of stories, provided that each is accompanied by a separate entry blank and fee. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) if you would like your story returned at the end of the contest. Do not send your only copy in case of accidental loss; we are not responsible for lost manuscripts. Stories will not be returned without an SASE.
5. Email entries will be accepted. Send to Jefferson P. Swycaffer at abon...@cox.net. No guarantee can be made of email receipt. Privacy and property rights will be absolutely respected. No one other than the Short Story Judge will ever see the submission.
6. The entry fee is $3 per story for N3F members in good standing, and $5 for non-members. The extra $2 is for printing and publicity, which will be paid for using N3F funds. The basic $3 is for judging expenses and prizes. PayPal payments can be accepted. While N3F members are encouraged to enter the contest, members will not receive any preference in judging. Because of a long-standing agreement with the British Science Fiction Association, BSFA members can pay the same fee as N3F members.
7. Cash prizes totaling $100 will be awarded as follows: First prize is $50, second $30, and third $20. Honorable mentions and semi-finalists will receive a certificate of award.
8. Send all manuscripts, accompanied by SASEs, entry forms, and fees to the contest manager: Jefferson Swycaffer, P. O. Box 15373, San Diego, CA 92175-5373; abon...@cox.net. Make checks payable to William Center. Well-concealed American cash (dollar bills) is also acceptable. All entries must be received or postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2013.
9. The Short Story Judge is a published science fiction professional, and also a loving fan of the sf and fantasy genres. All comments and critiques are solely the Short Story Judge's opinion, but he promises to be constructive and polite.
10. The N3F assumes no publishing rights or obligations. We want to encourage professional sales, not fan publication. All entries will be returned after the contest is over, if accompanied by an SASE. Winners will be notified as soon as the judging is completed. Announcements and notifications of winning entries will be made in March 2014. Please take your time and submit your best work. You can resubmit stories previously entered. All entries will be kept confidential and will be judged fairly and anonymously. The deadline for all entries is Dec. 31, 2013. Good luck!
(see other side of sheet for entry form)
Entry Form
(Detach or photocopy. Must accompany all entries.)
Title of story (for identification):
___________________________________________________________________________
Author's name and address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Author's email address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Author's age: _____
Enclosed is the entry fee of $5 (for N3F or BSFA members, the fee is $3). I have read the above rules for the 2013 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest, and I agree to them.
Signature:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________
Mail to: Jefferson Swycaffer, P. O. Box 15373, San Diego, CA 92175-5373
or email abon...@cox.net
For further information, see the National Fantasy Fan Federation's Web Site at www.n3f.org
For those of you who write Science Fiction, Fantasy or tales of the Supernatural, you may be interested in the 2013 N3F Short Story Contest. Details below:
-------------------------------
2013 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest
Story Contest Rules and Entry Blank
1. This contest is open to all amateur writers in the field, regardless of whether they're members of the National Fantasy Fan Federation. For the purposes of this contest, we define an amateur as someone who has sold no more than two (2) stories to professional science fiction or fantasy publications.
2. Stories entered in the contest must be original, unpublished, not longer than 8,500 words in length—and must be related to the science fiction, fantasy, or similar genres in the opinion of the judges.
3. Manuscripts should be typed, single sided on 8 1/2"-by- 11" white paper, double spaced, with pages numbered. The name of the author should not appear anywhere on the manuscript to ensure impartial judging. Photocopies are acceptable, if they are of good quality. Computer printouts must be legible. Email attachments of Word documents are also acceptable.
4. Contestants can enter any number of stories, provided that each is accompanied by a separate entry blank and fee. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) if you would like your story returned at the end of the contest. Do not send your only copy in case of accidental loss; we are not responsible for lost manuscripts. Stories will not be returned without an SASE.
5. Email entries will be accepted. Send to Jefferson P. Swycaffer at abon...@cox.net. No guarantee can be made of email receipt. Privacy and property rights will be absolutely respected. No one other than the Short Story Judge will ever see the submission.
6. The entry fee is $3 per story for N3F members in good standing, and $5 for non-members. The extra $2 is for printing and publicity, which will be paid for using N3F funds. The basic $3 is for judging expenses and prizes. PayPal payments can be accepted. While N3F members are encouraged to enter the contest, members will not receive any preference in judging. Because of a long-standing agreement with the British Science Fiction Association, BSFA members can pay the same fee as N3F members.
7. Cash prizes totaling $100 will be awarded as follows: First prize is $50, second $30, and third $20. Honorable mentions and semi-finalists will receive a certificate of award.
8. Send all manuscripts, accompanied by SASEs, entry forms, and fees to the contest manager: Jefferson Swycaffer, P. O. Box 15373, San Diego, CA 92175-5373; abon...@cox.net. Make checks payable to William Center. Well-concealed American cash (dollar bills) is also acceptable. All entries must be received or postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2013.
9. The Short Story Judge is a published science fiction professional, and also a loving fan of the sf and fantasy genres. All comments and critiques are solely the Short Story Judge's opinion, but he promises to be constructive and polite.
10. The N3F assumes no publishing rights or obligations. We want to encourage professional sales, not fan publication. All entries will be returned after the contest is over, if accompanied by an SASE. Winners will be notified as soon as the judging is completed. Announcements and notifications of winning entries will be made in March 2014. Please take your time and submit your best work. You can resubmit stories previously entered. All entries will be kept confidential and will be judged fairly and anonymously. The deadline for all entries is Dec. 31, 2013. Good luck!
(see other side of sheet for entry form)
Entry Form
(Detach or photocopy. Must accompany all entries.)
Title of story (for identification):
___________________________________________________________________________
Author's name and address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Author's email address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Author's age: _____
Enclosed is the entry fee of $5 (for N3F or BSFA members, the fee is $3). I have read the above rules for the 2013 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest, and I agree to them.
Signature:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________
Mail to: Jefferson Swycaffer, P. O. Box 15373, San Diego, CA 92175-5373
or email abon...@cox.net
For further information, see the National Fantasy Fan Federation's Web Site at www.n3f.org
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