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SF Reader Annual Story Contest
Editor: (Mr.) Daniel E. Blackston
Publication Type: Web Contest
Publication Frequency: 1 Issue / Year
First Issue: Unknown
Last Issue Seen: Unknown
Fiction Lengths: ? to 6000
Circulation: Unknown
SF Reader Web Site: http://www.sfreader.com/
Status |
SFWA Pro |
Accept SF |
Accept F |
Accept H |
E-Subs? |
MultiSubs? |
Simsubs? |
Reprints? |
Closed |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Submission Guidelines: http://www.sfreader.com/story_contest.asp
Contact Information
Submission Address:
Daniel E. Blackston
3232 S 1st St.
Springfield, IL 62703
Submission Email:
editor@sfreader.com
Query Email:
editor@sfreader.com
Will Open: Unknown.
Acceptable Time To Query: N/A
Stated Response Time: N/A
Notes...
Next contest will open in late Summer or early Fall.
SF Reader is willing to consider the following subgenres: Hard SF, Space Opera, Military SF, Cyberpunk, Utopian SF, Alien Contact, Time Travel, Humorous SF, Young Adult SF, High Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Contemporary Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Magical Realism, Dark Fantasy, Alternate History, Humorous Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Psychological Horror, Supernatural, Occult, Vampire, Cthulu, Gore, Erotic Horror, Ghost Stories
Editor Comments
What kind of fiction are we looking for? Well that's an easy question to answer. We're looking for stories where the speculative element is integral to the story, whether it be horror, slipstream, fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, or alternate history or any other sub-genre.
We like well-developed characters and powerful themes, along with colorful, creative settings. Most of all, we are looking for stories that demonstrate the writer's serious commitment to craft and imagination.
Payment Details
Fiction Summary: prizes to $200
Payment Terms: On Acceptance
Type of work |
Rights Purchased |
Minimum Pay Rate |
Fiction 1000 - 6000 |
First English Language Serial Rights |
US$ 100 / item |
Author Comments
The Contest
Left 2003-11-01 by SFReader
Hi All- We do accept Horror genre for the contest. Also, this is the second year, with substantially raised prizes over the first. No entry fee either. We look forward to your submissions. Dave
2004 Contest
Left 2004-07-11 by SFReader
To fill in some of the blanks: First Contest Year: 2002 Last Contest: 2003 Fiction Length: 1,000 - 6,000 Circulation: ~180 Unique visitors a day Will Open: October 2004 Email Address: contest2004@sfreader.com Current Prize Levels: 1st: $200; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50 See http://www.sfreader.com/story_contest.asp for full details on our 2004 Contest.
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