SF/Fantasy Writing Contest

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This contest is open to all Middle School (6th-8th grade) and High School (9th-12th grade) students.

  1. Submissions must be in the field of science fiction or fantasy.
  2. Submissions shall be no more than 2500 words in length
  3. All submissions must include a cover page with the entrant's name and contact information.
  4. Submissions must have a header with the title and page number. Do not include the entrants name or other identifying information on the individual pages.
  5. Proper formatting is required: double-spaced, 8.5" x 11".
  6. Electronic submissions must be an attachment to email in either PDF or RTF format. State "Student Writing Contest" in the email subject.
  7. Students may submit multiple entries but only one prize will be awarded to any one entrant.

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Our primary focuses are literacy and education. To that end, we have held an annual convention in Memphis, TN for over two decades hosting numerous authors, editors, scientists, and artists. We also hold a free seminar for educators and librarians, a writers' conference with workshops by award winning authors and editors, and annual student art and writing contests.

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