Official Results of 2008
National Fantasy Fan Federation
Amateur Short Story Contest:
Jefferson Swycaffer – Final Judge
There were no submissions for the 2008 Short Story Contest.
[I confess this is probably muchly my fault since I forgot to update this page last year. I don't know how I did that. Apologies everyone. -Ruthiechan, N3F's web mistress.]
Contest Rules in PDF
2009 NATIONAL FANTASY FAN FEDERATION (N3F)
AMATEUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
Story Contest Rules and Entry Form
1. This contest is open to all amateur writers in the field,
regardless of whether they're members of the National
Fantasy Fan Federation. For the purposes of this contest,
we define an amateur as someone who has sold no more
than two (2) stories to professional science fiction or
fantasy publications.
2. Stories entered in the contest must be original,
unpublished, not longer than 8,500 words in length—and
must be related to the science fiction, fantasy, or similar
genres in the opinion of the judges.
3. Manuscripts should be typed, single sided on 8 1/2"-by-
11" white paper, double spaced, with pages numbered. The
name of the author should not appear anywhere on the
manuscript to ensure impartial judging. Photocopies are
acceptable, if they are of good quality. Computer printouts
must be legible. Email attachments of Word documents are
also acceptable.
4. Contestants can enter any number of stories, provided
that each is accompanied by a separate entry blank and
fee. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE)
if you would like your story returned at the end of the
contest. Do not send your only copy in case of accidental
loss; we are not responsible for lost manuscripts. Stories
will not be returned without an SASE.
5. The entry fee is $3 per story for N3F members in good
standing, and $5 for non-members. The extra $2 is for
printing and publicity, which will be paid for using N3F
funds. The basic $3 is for judge's expenses and prizes.
While N3F members are encouraged to enter the contest,
members will not receive any preference in judging.
Because of a long-standing agreement with the British
Science Fiction Association, BSFA members can pay the
same fee as N3F members.
6. Cash prizes totaling $100 will be awarded as follows:
First prize is $50, second $30, and third $20. Honorable
mentions and semi-finalists will receive a certificate of
award.
7. Send all manuscripts, accompanied by SASEs, entry
forms, and fees to the contest manager: Jeff Redmond,
1335 Beechwood NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3830;
redmondjeff@hotmail.com. Make checks payable to Jeff
Redmond. Well-concealed American cash (dollar bills) is
also acceptable. All entries must be received or
postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2009.
8. The preliminary judge, who will pick the 10 or 12 semi-
finalists, will be a knowledgeable member of the N3F. The
final judge will be a professionally published writer.
9. The N3F assumes no publishing rights or obligations.
We want to encourage professional sales, not fan
publication. All entries will be returned after the contest is
over, if accompanied by an SASE. Winners will be notified
as soon as the judging is completed. Announcements and
notifications of winning entries will be made in March 2010.
Jeff Redmond himself won the N3F writing contest in 2004.
Please take your time and submit your best work. You can
resubmit stories previously entered. All entries will be kept
confidential and will be judged fairly and anonymously. The
deadline for all entries Dec. 31, 2009. Good luck!
REQUIRED ENTRY BLANK INFORMATION
Must accompany story!
Title of Story (for identification): ___________________________________________________________
Author's Name & Address: _________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is the entry fee of $5 (N3F or BSFA member $3)
I have read the rules for the 2009 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest, and agree to them.
Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Questions and submissions are to be made to:
Jeff Redmond 1335 Beechwood NE Grand Rapids MI 49505-3830; redmondjeff@hotmail.com.
Announcements and notifications of winning entries will be made in March of 2010.
Recommended reading is ELEMENTS OF STYLE by Strunk and White.
It is also suggested that someone else go over the entry before it is submitted.
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