National Fantasy Fan Federation (N3F - en gammal klubb grundad under tidigt
1940-tal) har varje år en novelltävling. Här är infon om den senaste (deadline
31 dec). Jag återger hela regelverket nedan (bidrag från Sverige är välkomna,
men på engelska och det är för amatörer...) eftersom jag inte hittar det
online. Reglerna lär så småningom gå att se i novembernumret av deras zine TNFF
på http://efanzines.com/NFFF/ ;
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2016 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest
Story Contest Rules and Entry Blank
Now and then, it has been suggested to open the N3F Amateur Short Story Contest
to professional writers, writers who have had one or two sales. I've never
favored this. It is my opinion that we want new blood. We want to reward the
new kids on the block. To be blunt, we want writing that is not that good. We
want stories from people who don't know their object from their subject, who
don't know where commas go, and who use apostrophes to denote plurals -- but
who have a story to tell. I want stories from guys nobody's ever heard of...but
in the years ahead, we will. Those who are already successful don't need the
encouragement of our little contest. If they were to enter the contest, the
danger is that they'd win, every time, and crowd out the promising newcomer.
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 Stories entered in the contest must be original, unpublished, not longer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 judge.
3. Email attachments of Word documents are acceptable for submission.
Manuscripts on paper 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.
4. Contestants can enter up to three stories. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped
envelope (SASE) if you would like your story returned at the end of the
contest. Stories will not be returned without an SASE. Do not send your only
copy in case of accidental loss. We are not responsible for lost manuscripts.
5. Email entries will be accepted. Send to Jefferson P. Swycaffer at
abontides@xxxxxxxxx. 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. There are no entry fees.
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 to the contest manager: Jefferson Swycaffer, P. O. Box
15373, San Diego, CA 92175-5373; abontides@xxxxxxxxx. Emails with the story
attached in word format are preferred. Paper manuscripts are acceptable. All
entries must be received or postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2016.
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 NSF may want to publish an electronic book including top entries from
one or more years of publication. You will not be contacted about this until
after the contest is over and prizes have been awarded. If we want to publish
your story, you will have to sign over to us first world serial rights. Your
willingness to do sign over rights cannot affect whether or not you win the
contest. Royalties will be divided evenly between all contest writers once
publishing costs are covered. Winners will be notified as soon as the judging
is completed. Announcements and notifications of winning entries will be made
in March 2016. 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,
2015. Good luck!
Please supply on a separate page the following information as your entry form.
Title of story (for identification):
Author’s name and address:
Author’s email address:
I have read the above rules for the 2016 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 abontides@xxxxxxxxx
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