Mission Statement

This blog is for my purposes, namely to track, evaluate and submit to various fantasy/science fiction magazines examples of my short fiction, whether they be flash fiction or novellas, and consequently to promote my fictional work via such magazines. Other people can certainly use this blog to submit their own work, but the purpose of the blog is primarily for me to keep track of where I am submitting my work, what magazines are open for submissions, etc.

Friday 24 June 2022

Rules of Writers of the Future

 L. Ron Hubbard's "Writers of the Future"

https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/

No fee. Prizes are annual ($5000), and quarterly ($1000, $750 and $500).

The 12 winning entries for the year are published in the Writers of the Future anthology.

 

  1. No entry fee is required, and all rights in the story remain the property of the author. All types of science fiction, fantasy, and dark fantasy are welcome.
  2. All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English.
  3. No excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges.
  4. Works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length. (no poetry or children’s books)
  5. Entrant must not have professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories (professional publication:  paid at least eight cents per word, at least 5,000 copies sold or 5,000 hits).
  6. Hard copy submissions must be:
    • Typed or a computer printout in black ink on white paper
    • Printed only on the front of the paper, double-spaced, with numbered pages
    • Sent with a cover page with the title of the work, the author’s legal name, a pen name if applicable, address, telephone number, e-mail address and an approximate word count.
    • Every page must carry the title and a page number, with the author’s name deleted (it is blind judging, to ensure a fair chance for all entrants no matter their color, gender or age).
    • Do not requires a signature on the package.
  7. Electronic submissions must be:
    • Double-spaced, with title and page number on each page, but not the author’s name.
    • Cover is to include the author’s legal name, pen name if applicable, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and approximate word count.
  8. Judging is done quarterly: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. The year will end on September 30. Entries must be postmarked or received electronically no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.
  9. One manuscript can be submitted per quarter.
  10. Once you win, you can no longer enter the Contest.
  11. All entries for each quarter are final. No revisions are accepted.
  12. Entries will be judged by professional authors. The decisions of the judges are entirely their own, and are final and binding.
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