August Science Fiction Writing Contest
Details
| Deadline: | Aug 31, 2008 |
| Fee: | Free |
We here at Scribophile are big Battlestar Galactica fans (check if out if you haven't seen it!), and with this season over, we've been craving some great science fiction.
Are you the next Arthur C. Clarke? The next Robert Heinlein? Vernor Vinge? Dan Simmons? Then show us your stuff! We're accepting the best sci-fi short stories you can throw at us—anything between 1000 and 4000 words, as counted by us—through August 31.
Winning entries
Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.
Prizes
| 1st prize: | $50 Amazon.com gift card |
| 2nd prize: | $25 Amazon.com gift card |
Rules
Your entry must be science fiction short story between 1000 and 4000 words (as counted by us).
Entries must be received by August 31, 2008, and winners will be announced on September 7, 2008. Scribophile staff reserves the right to disqualify any contest entry for any reason and to change the terms of the contest for any reason.
Entries will be judged by the Scribophile staff, taking into consideration the ratings given by Scribophile members. Decisions are final.
Only one entry is allowed per member. Multiple entries will all be disqualified.
Submission guidelines
To enter the contest, post your work on Scribophile and tag it with "august contest" (without quotes). Your work will automatically be considered.
Email submissions will not be accepted.