Friday, July 1, 2016

What are some regular contests unpublished short story authors might enter?


One good way for new authors to become recognized is a contest. What contests exist that:



  • Accept short stories

  • Occur on a regular (annual, semi-annual, bi-annual, etc.) basis


  • Are friendly to unpublished authors

  • Ideally provide a good amount of publicity within the target market.


If the contest caters to a specific genre or has important entrance criteria, those would be helpful to note.



Answer



Writers of the Future is for SF/F, but it's the longest-running contest in the genre, and carries significant fame and prestige. No other contest comes close. WotF is specifically for unpublished writers, and occurs once a quarter. Check the website for entrance dates and other information.


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