Hey guys!
Hey, my fellow monster fans! I'm holding a writing contest and I think some of your guys may be interested.
Here's some info about it...
This contest focuses on short fiction about giant monsters and related ilk. We want to get the minds inside and outside of the fandom to start thinking about other ways to handle the genre, to break it out of its formulaic cage. We do love Godzilla, Ultraman, and King Kong but we would love to see the creations of others.
First place prize is $50
Second place prize $25
There is no entry fee. Writers may submit up to three (3) stories. Entries are to be emailed to: monstrous.fiction@gmail.com
Now, here are some rules and guidelines:
Rules and Guidelines:
- No fan fiction. Period. No Godzilla, Ultraman, King Kong, etc. All characters, monsters, and storylines must be original.
- The stories should be character focused. The characters, rather than the science or the magic, provide the main focus of the story. That said, while this is a giant monster fiction contest, the judges do not want to read a story just about a monster. A human (or alien!) cast is a must. But don’t forget: giant monsters are characters too!
- The judges do enjoy comedy and humorous stories. Be original. The judges are not immediately interested in atomic powered dinosaurs, light-powered space aliens, or monsters constructed by ancient civilizations.
- No explicit sex or violence. Bear in mind that literature is about examining human nature. The giant monster setting is just a tool used to explore human nature.
Writing/Entry Guidelines:
- The minimum word count is 1,000 words (approx. 4 pages). The maximum word count is 5,000 words (approx 20 pages).
- All entries must be double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font.
- It should include a cover page with the story’s title, the writer’s name, and the writer’s e-mail address.
- The writing must follow the standard conventions of English. Keep spelling, grammar, and syntax in check.
Today, June 20th, is the official start date. The deadline for submissions in August 1st. I like to think that gives you plenty of time to write.
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I started a blog for it here:
monstrousfiction.blogspot.com/More information will be available at later dates. Stay keep watching the blog for more info! I'll post stuff on my Facebook and the Toho Kingdom Forum also!