Contests: L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future, Ghost Stories

By Gillespie and Queen

L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest

This contest is open to all writers of all types of science fiction, fantasy and horror with elements of fantasy included.

There is no entrance fee.

Writers are eligible if they have had no more than three short stories or one novel professionally published in any medium. Submissions cannot exceed 17,000 words and contain no excessive sex or violence.

There is no entrance fee.

This is a quarterly contest. The next deadline is December 31. Prizes to be awarded each quarter:
First prize: $1000
Second prize: $750
Third prize: $500
In addition, a grand prize will be awarded each year of $4000.

For complete rules, see the web page: www.writersofthefuture.com

And remember -- there is no entrance fee!

--KG

In-house contests running currently

Ghost stories, running now through Oct 27, 2004. Ten thousand words or less, fiction or non-fiction. More info.

Darklight anti-fanfic, running now through Jan 31, 2005. Retell the terrible sci-fi channel movie to share among fellow (anti)fans or come up with an original idea based on the demoness Lilith for possible publication in the Press. More info.

--AQ