Science Fiction/Fantasy

We are now accepting entries for the Writer’s Digest Science Fiction/Fantasy Competition. Take your first step into a new frontier to compete and win with your best fiction!

Extended Deadline: October 1, 2011

Prizes:

• First Prize: The First Place-Winner receives $1,000 cash, promotion in Writer’s Digest, $100 worth of Writer’s Digest Books and the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market.
• Second Prize: The Second Place-Winner receives $500 cash, promotion in Writer’s Digest, $100 worth of Writer’s Digest Books and the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market.
• Honorable Mention: Honorable Mentions will receive promotion in Writer’s Digest and the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market.

Submission Guidelines

• Fiction Manuscript
• 4,000 words or less
• Acceptable file types: doc, docx, rtf, pdf
• 8.5×11 page size  |  Double-spaced throughout
• 1-inch margins on top and bottom  |  1.25-inch margins on left and right sides
• Arial, Courier or Times font  |  12 point font size

Extended Deadline: October 1, 2011

Entry Fee: All entries are $20.00. You may pay with a check or money order, Visa, Mastercard or American Express when you enter online or via regular mail.