You heard it right. A contest. For sci-fi / fantasy. This contest can involve anything from either genre, but there's only one medium: prose. Why, you ask? Because writing is hard. Specifically, writing well is hard.

So here's your chance to show me what you've got, literature community. For my part, every entry will be read and critiqued, so long as it's within the guidelines of the contest. And I'm a stickler about the rules. Believe you me, I'm LOOKING for a reason to shoot you down.

Don't give it to me.

The Rules

Read 'em carefully.

*Deadline: Feb 15, 2008

*Genre: Sci-fi / Fantasy

*Medium: Prose

*Max Words: 10,000 (or thereabouts)

*Language: English

*Submission: A link should be noted to my account. I'll note you back with a reply, informing you that it's been received. The submitted link must go to an account / deviation on DA.

*Date: Some people are sticklers about when your piece was written. Honestly, I don't care. I want your best work. You are, however, challenged and encouraged to write new and original fiction for this contest. I find that newer pieces are often better written than older works.

The Prizes

And now, the good stuff -- though it's surprisingly simple.

First place:

*One year DA subscription.
*Journal feature and write-up.

Second place:

*Three month subscription.
*Journal semi-feature and small write-up.

Disclaimer

Basically, I reserve the right to disqualify anyone, for any legitimate reason, as I see fit. I need at least ten entries for the contest to work, so if you don't see ten entries, you won't see any prizes at the end.

(That means you need to get your friends in on it.)

You are by no means obligated to me for updates or anything, but do check back if you're interested -- as there may be changes.

And donations from any random, gracious passerby are greatly appreciated.

So there you have it. Let's see some entries!