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  • Paying Market: Nightmare Magazine (horror and dark fantasy stories | pay: $0.05 per word)

    All fiction must be submitted through our online submission system, located at nightmare-magazine.com/submissions. Please do not email your submissions.

    Our submissions form asks for your name, email address, cover letter, story title, and story. Your cover letter should contain the length of your story, your publishing history, and any other relevant information (e.g, if you send us a psychological horror story about serial killers and your doctoral dissertation was on the psychology of serial killers, mention that). All stories should be in standard manuscript format and can be submitted in either .RTF or .DOC format. Email submissions@nightmare-magazine.com for all fiction-related inquiries, or if you have any trouble using our online submission system (but please DO NOT email your submissions to this address).

    After you have submitted your story, a tracking number will be displayed and an automated email confirmation containing this information will be sent to you. If you have not received this email submissions@nightmare-magazine.com to let us know. Your tracking number will allow you to monitor the status of your submission through our website, so please make note of it.

    GUIDELINES FOR ORIGINAL FICTION

    Nightmare is seeking original horror and dark fantasy stories of 1500-7500 words. Stories of 5000 words or less are preferred. We pay 5¢/word for original fiction, on acceptance. To see which rights we're seeking, please view our contract template for original fiction.

    All types of horror or dark fantasy are welcome; if in doubt, go ahead and submit it and let our editors decide. No subject should be considered off-limits, and we encourage writers to take chances with their fiction and push the envelope.

    We believe that the horror genre's diversity is its greatest strength, and we wish that viewpoint to be reflected in our story content and our submission queues; we welcome submissions from writers of every race, religion, nationality, gender, and sexual orientation.

    GUIDELINES FOR REPRINTS

    Nightmare publishes two reprints each month, but it is primarily a market for original fiction; a majority of our reprints will be directly solicited, but you may submit a reprint for consideration if you wish. For reprints, we are offering 1¢/word, on acceptance. However, we are only interested in considering stories for reprint that are not currently available online in any form. To see which rights we're seeking, please view our contract template for reprinted fiction.

    REJECTIONS & RESPONSE TIMES

    Be aware that every month we expect to receive several hundred submissions. As such, we cannot offer personalized feedback on each story. If we say, "send more," however, it does mean that we hope to see something else from you.

    Most rejections will be sent out within two business days, while stories being seriously considered may be held for up to two weeks.

    Please do not respond to rejection letters, even just to say “Thanks for the quick turnaround” etc. We appreciate the thought, but it is unnecessary and will just clutter up our editorial inbox.

    SUMMARY

    Stories should belong to the horror genre, and between 1500 and 7500 words long. Stories of 5000 words or less are preferred.

    Payment for original fiction is 5¢/word, on acceptance. To see which rights we're seeking, please view our contract template for original fiction.

    Payment for reprinted fiction is 1¢/word, on acceptance. To see which rights we're seeking, please view our contract template for reprinted fiction.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Sexual themes and stories with strong sexual content are acceptable, but Nightmare is not a market for erotica.

    Nightmare is not a market for media-based fiction (i.e., stories set in the Hellraiser or Buffy the Vampire Slayer universes, etc.), or any kind of fan fiction.

    Nightmare is not a market for poetry.

    We do not accept simultaneous submissions or multiple submissions.

    Do not query for fiction. If you're not sure if your story is suitable, please simply submit it and let our editors decide.

    If editor John Joseph Adams has previously rejected your story, please do not submit it to Nightmare, unless it was rejected as being unsuitable for the market (due to theme, etc.) or unless it has been significantly revised to the extent that it is no longer the same story.

    You may not submit another story for a period of seven days after receiving a rejection.

    Nightmare pays professional rates for fiction (5 cents per word), in accordance with both HWA's and SFWA's guidelines for professional publications. Please note that SFWA's bylaws indicate that a market must be publishing continuously for at least one year before it can become a SFWA-qualifying professional market, though all sales made during the first year will be retroactively determined to be professional sales and thus SFWA-qualifying. (So Nightmare would become a SFWA-qualifying market in October 2013, pending SFWA board approval, and all sales made in the intervening period would retroactively become qualifying publications.)

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    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For queries: submissions@nightmare-magazine.com

    For submissions: via the online submissions system

    Website: http://nightmare-magazine.com/

  • Write Jobs's HOT 500: Highest-Paying Magazines/ Journals for Freelance and Literary Writers

    Write Jobs's HOT 500: Highest-Paying Magazines/ Journals for Freelance and Literary Writers

    Our donors who have contributed any amount before March 3, 2012 will receive these three Writes Jobs 500 Reports as our token of appreciation. These materials will point you to the 500 highest-paying magazines, newspapers, journals, and websites for freelance and literary writers.

    New donors who donate $5 will be sent one report of their choice, while those who donate $10 will receive all three materials. These reports, in PDF format, will not be for sale and will be available exclusively to our supporters.

    FOR FREELANCE WRITERS:

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    m our 8,100 freelance writing entries, we trimmed them down to 500. Write Jobs's HOT 500 is a definitive list of the top 500 paying magazines, newspapers, journals and websites for freelance writers - scientifically ranked based on writer's fee per word (or equivalent). It provides you links to submission guidelines and details on the magazine's theme/ topics of interest, contact information, geographical restrictions, and a lot more.

    FOR LITERARY WRITERS

    From our 1,300 paying market entries, we trimmed them down to 500. Write Jobs's TOP 500 is a definitive list of the 500 highest-paying journals and magazines for literary writers - scientifically ranked based on writer's fee per word (or equivalent). It provides you links to submission guidelines and details on the journal's theme/ genre, contact information, geographical restrictions, and a lot more.

    FOR WRITERS OUTSIDE THE US/ CANADA

    From our 4,900 paying journals and magazines that accept international submissions, we trimmed them down to 500. Write Jobs's GLOBE 500 is a definitive list of the 500 highest-paying journals and magazines that accept submissions from outside the US/ Canada - scientifically ranked based on writer's fee per word (or equivalent). It provides you links to submission guidelines and details on the journal/ magazine's theme, topics of interest, contact information, and a lot more.

    These special 500 Reports will be released before March 31st, 2012. Support the site today.

  • Paying Market: The Dark Side of the Womb Anthology (Cruentus Libri Press)

    Deadline: 31 August 2012

    Cruentus Libri Press is pleased to announce its forthcoming anthology, now open for submission.

    The Dark Side of the Womb: From Their Cradle to Your Grave is a horror anthology themed around those scariest of monsters – children.

    WHAT WE WANT

    Terrifying toddlers and chill-inducing children; bloodthirsty babies and…well, you get the idea. We want tales of terror that revolve around young kids, preferably under the age of ten. The children can be innocent victims, or monstrous villains or some splendid blending of the two, but they must be the focal point.

    THE RULES

    First, check out our Writer’s Guidelines and, specifically, that part pertaining to Anthology Submissions. They should tell you all you need to know about sending us your work.

    Word Count: 2500-7500 words. Whilst we will accept some leeway in this word count, don’t be sending us flash fiction or novellas, as they will be returned unread.

    Reading Period: 01 June 2012 to 31 August 2012.

    Reprints: Yes

    Multiple Submissions: No.

    Simultaneous Submissions: We understand that writers want to find a home for their work and, as such, we have no problem with sending your story to other markets as well as our own. We ask only that you inform us if your story gets accepted elsewhere before the end of the reading period, so that we can remove it from our slushpile.

    Payment: This anthology is a paying market, paying shared royalties based on sales. Please see our royalty guide here for details.

    Rights: Cruentus Libri Press request One Time Print and Electronic Publishing Rights for each story published. This means that, once your story is published with us, thereafter it can only be marketed as a reprint. This can limit the number of markets that will accept it, as many publications will not accept reprints and those that do may offer a reduced pay rate as a consequence. Please bear this in mind when submitting your story for inclusion in this anthology.

    Once you’re satisfied with your entry and you’re sure it meets the guidelines, submit it as an attachment to cruentus.libri@googlemail.com

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For queries/ submissions: cruentus.libri@googlemail.com

    Website: http://cruentuslibri.wordpress.com

  • Call for Poetry/ Fiction: A&U Magazine's Aids in Africa/ Aids in Translation Issue (paying market)

    Deadline: 1 May 2012 (Aids in Africa issue), 1 June 2012 (Aids in Translation issue)

    (Note: This is a paying market. See their 2011 rates here. For updated pay rate schedule, e-mail the literary editor at aumaglit@gmail.com)

    As a national, nonprofit HIV/AIDS magazine, A&U is interested in publishing original literature, art, opinion, and reportage relating in any way to the AIDS pandemic. With any submission, please include a brief personal biography (no longer than 25 words).

    Submissions may be mailed to: A&U Magazine, Att: Submissions, 25 Monroe St. Suite 205, Albany, NY 12210. Literary electronic submissions, as Word attachments, may be mailed to Brent Calderwood, Literary Editor, at aumaglit [at] gmail [dot] com. Pay rate schedule available upon request. Be sure to include your address, phone number, and e-mail address!

    Fiction/Drama:

    • Submit work no longer than 1,000 words. Excerpts of longer works may be accepted; please include full work as well as excerpt.
    • Submit unpublished work only
    • If plays have been performed, please include any important performance information.
    • Include biography.

    Poetry:
    • Any length/style is accepted, shorter works preferred.
    • Include biography.

    Note from the Literary Editor:

    A&U accepts original unpublished literature in English and translation throughout the year. Our Literary Issue is published each summer.

    We encourage all topics related to HIV/AIDS, including international perpectives, personal accounts, historical perspectives, and personal responses to HIV-related art or artists. We also welcome English translations of work that is unpublished or previously published in a language other than English. In addition, we encourage HIV/AIDS-related responses to the following themes:

    • June: AIDS in Africa (Deadline: May 1)
    • July: AIDS in Translation (Deadline: Jun. 1)
    • October: LGBT History Month/National Coming Out Day (Deadline: Sep. 1)

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries/ submissions: aumaglit@gmail.com

    Website: http://aumag.org

  • Deadline May 31 | Call for Literature in Translation: A River & Sound Review (paying market)

    Deadline: 31 May 2012, 30 November 2012 (no submissions accepted in the months of June, July, December and January)

    We at A River & Sound Review are proud to publish an online literary journal that features the best in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and humor. We ask that you accept our invitation to submit your work.

    Our reading periods are open from February 1 to May 31 and August 1 to November 30. Simultaneous submissions are considered, as long as the editors at A River & Sound Review are notified immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere first. Writers are limited to one submission for each genre per reading period.

    Response time ranges from one to four months, but we'll do our best to offer a prompt reply. Only previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. Literature in translation is welcome too. We pay upon publication: $25 for poetry, $50 for prose.

    See descriptions below for what we like in submissions. If that's not enough, check out our editor interview on Duotrope. We furthermore post updates on Facebook and Twitter, announcing where we are in the process of reading submissions and considering them for acceptance.

    Please use the link below to access our online submission manager and send us your work. Be sure to include a cover letter that mentions any previous publications or other details relevant or irrelevant to your work as a writer. For status inquiries, please direct your correspondence to jaybates@riverandsoundreview.org.

    Literature in Translation

    We consider submissions of literature in translation manuscripts of any of the genres below from authors beyond the United States borders, provided the piece has been written in a language other than English. Please include translator's name, email address, author's name, and language and country of origin in the message along with a precise word count and secondary contact information.

    Poetry

    We consider submissions of up to three poems per entry. We consider all forms and styles of poetry, including narrative and lyric.

    Fiction

    We consider submissions of short stories up to 4,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter, but we do enjoy stories that are driven by a compelling narrative voice, dynamic characters and a plot that makes the story worth reading.

    Nonfiction

    We consider submissions of creative nonfiction manuscripts--including memoirs, essays, and reviews--up to 4,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter, only that the essayist cover ground that makes the familiar unfamiliar and the unfamiliar familiar.

    Humor

    We consider submissions of humor manuscripts of indeterminate genre up to 1,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter (other than the submission be funny), but please know that what we qualify as "humor" is typically in the form of lampoons, rants, satires, and parodies. No humorous fiction please.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: jaybates@riverandsoundreview.org

    For submissions: via submishmash

    Website: http://www.riverandsoundreview.org/

  • Call for Literature in Translation: A River & Sound Review (paying market)

    Deadline: 31 May 2012, 30 November 2012 (no submissions accepted in the months of June, July, December and January)

    We at A River & Sound Review are proud to publish an online literary journal that features the best in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and humor. We ask that you accept our invitation to submit your work.

    Our reading periods are open from February 1 to May 31 and August 1 to November 30. Simultaneous submissions are considered, as long as the editors at A River & Sound Review are notified immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere first. Writers are limited to one submission for each genre per reading period.

    Response time ranges from one to four months, but we'll do our best to offer a prompt reply. Only previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. Literature in translation is welcome too. We pay upon publication: $25 for poetry, $50 for prose.

    See descriptions below for what we like in submissions. If that's not enough, check out our editor interview on Duotrope. We furthermore post updates on Facebook and Twitter, announcing where we are in the process of reading submissions and considering them for acceptance.

    Please use the link below to access our online submission manager and send us your work. Be sure to include a cover letter that mentions any previous publications or other details relevant or irrelevant to your work as a writer. For status inquiries, please direct your correspondence to jaybates@riverandsoundreview.org.

    Literature in Translation

    We consider submissions of literature in translation manuscripts of any of the genres below from authors beyond the United States borders, provided the piece has been written in a language other than English. Please include translator's name, email address, author's name, and language and country of origin in the message along with a precise word count and secondary contact information.

    Poetry

    We consider submissions of up to three poems per entry. We consider all forms and styles of poetry, including narrative and lyric.

    Fiction

    We consider submissions of short stories up to 4,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter, but we do enjoy stories that are driven by a compelling narrative voice, dynamic characters and a plot that makes the story worth reading.

    Nonfiction

    We consider submissions of creative nonfiction manuscripts--including memoirs, essays, and reviews--up to 4,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter, only that the essayist cover ground that makes the familiar unfamiliar and the unfamiliar familiar.

    Humor

    We consider submissions of humor manuscripts of indeterminate genre up to 1,000 words in length. There are no limitations on form or subject matter (other than the submission be funny), but please know that what we qualify as "humor" is typically in the form of lampoons, rants, satires, and parodies. No humorous fiction please.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: jaybates@riverandsoundreview.org

    For submissions: via submishmash

    Website: http://www.riverandsoundreview.org/

  • Paying Market - Azizah Magazine: Empowering Muslim Women

    If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines below. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

    QUERY GUIDELINES

    AZIZAH is the magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. This educated woman is confident about her Islamic faith and continually seeks to improve all aspects of her life. AZIZAH magazine presents her aspirations and achievements, reflects her experiences and empowerment, and her contributions and concerns as she seeks spiritual growth in today's world. It is a magazine that serves as a source of information, inspiration and ideas, as well as a line of connection to other like- minded Muslim women.

    AZIZAH is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. However, queries are always welcomed and are responded to within five weeks. When presented for editorial consideration, queries should include a concise description of one compelling idea, the value to AZIZAH readers, the sources that will be used (including interview subjects) and the author's qualifications for writing the article. Queries should also indicate for which department or section of the magazine the articles should be considered. Limit query letters to one page, and attach one or two published writing samples. All submissions must be submitted electronically in Word format, using Times font, size 12. No queries are required for fiction or poetry.

    All articles should be written from the perspective of the thinking Muslim woman, avoiding a didactic voice, and addressing persons or issues pertinent to her. Pieces should contain unique information, be tightly focused and challenge the readers to think or talk about this subject after they have completed their reading. Original quotes and interesting anecdotes should be used to lift the article off the page and draw the reader closer to the feeling of the piece. Statements about Islam should always be illustrated with Qur'anic ayat, and only sound ahadith may be used as references.

    The optimum length of regular features and fiction should be between 1500 and 2500 words, special features are up to 3700 words and viewpoint pieces should be no longer than 1700 words. Rates vary depending on the article, and payment for first rights is made upon acceptance of the article. At present, there is no payment for poetry. Previously published articles are not accepted. If a query is accepted, the writer will be contacted and offered an assignment contract with the terms of publication, article parameters and due date.

    We strongly suggest that you research AZIZAH, its editorial tone, format and vision before submitting queries. This will help to lessen the probability of rejection.

    At present, AZIZAH is a quarterly publication and issues are planned far in advance. If you wish to submit an article for publication, please follow the guidelines above. Send queries to articles@azizahmagazine.com

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: articles@azizahmagazine.com

    For submissions: articles@azizahmagazine.com

    Website: http://www.azizahmagazine.com

  • Paying Market: Readers Digest South Africa Seeks Story Contributions

    So you want to be a writer… Send Readers Digest South Africa your joke, anecdote or story, and if they publish it in the magazine they’ll pay as follows:

    MY STORY R2500 - Personal stories beyond the call of daily life. They must be true, unpublished, original and 800-1000 words in length. Email your story to: mystory@readersdigest.co.za

    KINDNESS OF STRANGERS UP TO R1500 - Inspiring acts of unexpected kindness and generosity: tell us how one made your day – or changed your life. 100-500 words. Email your story to: kindness@readersdigest.co.za

    LIFE, LAUGH, WORK! R300-R600. SMART ANIMALS UP TO R600 - What made you laugh today? A crazy pet? A child’s comment? A colleague’s blunder? Send in your real-life gem for Life!, Work, Smart Animals or As Kids See It, or for use as a short filler. Got a new joke? Send it in for Laugh! It’s the Best Medicine. For Smart Animals email: smartanimals@readersdigest.co.za. For jokes, anecdotes, and everything else email: editor@readersdigest.co.za

    IS IT JUST ME? UP TO R1500 - Can you be witty about the trials and mysteries of modern life? Get it off your chest in 500 words. Send your submissions to: isitjustme@readersdigest.co.za

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For submissions: see above contact e-mail addresses

    Website: http://www.readersdigest.co.za

  • Paying Market: Science Fiction/ Fantasy Anthology (Chamberton Publishing | pay: $50-$100 per story, $25 per poem)

    Deadline: 1 August 2012

    We are currently accepting submissions for our upcoming anthology.

    Please note: If you have previously sent a submission and have not received a response please resend your submission. A technical issue has prevented CP from receiving these emails. Send all submissions to readmynovel [at] gmail [dot] com.

    SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY:

    We are looking for short fiction with SF/Fantasy themes and are open to all interpretations. Whether it's new worlds, alternate universes, fairies, vampires, werewolves, etc. we want the reader to explore new worlds and meet new people (or half people!). We’d like to include stories with a wide range of appeal to both young adult readers as well as adult lovers of SF/Fantasy. All submissions must be free from explicit content and meet the guidelines below. The themes stitching these stories together are fantasy and science fiction.

    GUIDELINES:

    • Short Story word count between 500 words and 7,000 words
    • Poetry word count: no limit (for Inspirational/Christian anthology)
    • No s3x scenes
    • Previously published stories are accepted as long as you have the rights to them.

    PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR SUBMISSION:
    • Author name
    • A short author bio (for the website)
    • Word count
    • Title of the story
    • Genre of anthology you are submitting for (Historical, YA, SF/Fantasy, Children's, or Inspirational)
    • Your email address
    • Your story

    We will respond to each submission in a timely manner – usually within three weeks.

    If your story is accepted for one of our anthologies you will be notified by email. Upon notification you will then receive a submission/publishing agreement. If you agree to the terms sign the agreement and return it to Chamberton Publishing. Once we have the signed agreement, the payment for your story will be made.

    OTHER INFORMATION:

    • You keep the copyright to your story.
    • You can republish it at any time.
    • You give Chamberton Publishing the right to publish in the anthology in ebook and/or print.
    • Your name will appear in the anthology and on the Chamberton Publishing website.
    • You will be paid for your story.
    • Publication dates for each anthology to be determined.

    SHORT STORY PAYMENT IS PER WORD COUNT AS FOLLOWS:
    • 500 to 2500 words - $50
    • 2501 to 5000 words - $75
    • 5001 to 7000 words - $100

    Poetry payment is as follows: Each accepted submission - $25

    To submit your story send in an attachment by email to readmynovel [at] gmail [dot] com

    *Chamberton Publishing does not accept, nor will we consider, manuscripts with dem0nic, witchcraft, or occult themes, nor do we accept er0tica.

    Chamberton understands the commitment and dedication it takes to write, edit, and polish a manuscript. We also understand the dream of every writer to see their book in print. Unfortunately, we are not accepting submissions for novels, novellas, or non fiction at this time.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For queries/ submissions: readmynovel@gmail.com

    Website: http://www.chambertonpublishing.com

  • Paying Market: Boise 150 Book Project (honorarium: $150 per writer | all ages | worldwide)

    Deadline: 15 September 2012 (12nn)

    (Note: The Boise 150 Book Project seeks written contributions from anyone, from anywhere, of any age, regardless of national origin.)

    Boise's story is as diverse and complex as the people who have made Boise home for the past 150 years. As the city commemorates its sesquicentennial in 2013, the year-long event -Boise 150- is a unique opportunity to recognize the city's past and contemplate its future. Boise residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to host community events, collect and document their histories, and share in conversation about our city.

    The Boise City Department of Arts & History seeks original written contributions from anyone, of any age, from anywhere, of any genre that explore one or more of the Boise 150 themes: Enterprise, Environment, and Community (see below for theme definitions). Accepted submissions will be included in a BOISE 150 book of compilations [title to be determined] that will be distributed in summer of 2013.

    CALL SUMMARY: We envision an eclectic and intriguing set of submissions for the BOISE 150 book project, including but not limited to essays, poems, short stories, and historical narratives/documents with a maximum limit of 1,500 words. Writers may include a related visual image for consideration as a companion to the written piece. Entries must reflect one or more of the Boise 150 themes: Enterprise,Environment, andCommunity.

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Writers' original submissions may be a new, revised, or existing work. Sponsors may submit a piece written by another person. Writers and sponsors accept the responsibility for accuracy, permission, and rights to enter the work.

    BUDGET: Each accepted applicant will receive an honorarium of $100 and two copies of the book. Department of Arts & History staff will send acceptance notifications and payments after book design is completed in March 2013. Taxes are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

    ELIGIBILITY: Anyone, of any age, from anywhere may submit a piece for consideration. The City of Boise is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status. The City of Boise is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and is dedicated to providing equal access to all city- sponsored programs, services and activities for citizens with disabilities.

    PROJECT TIMELINE: All submissions must be received on or before September 15, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon). All applicants will be notified regarding acceptance status in March 2013. The book will be distributed starting June 30, 2013.

    SUBMISSION: All applicants must submit their piece electronically through the Department of Arts & History website (http://cityofboise.submishmash.com/submit) or contact the project manager for other arrangements. The form contains the following fields:

    Entries (required). This is the main piece you submit (maximum of 1500 words).
    Biography (required). Provide basic information about your background and why you chose to submit your piece.
    Image (optional). You are encouraged to attach an image (photo, drawing, map, etc.) related to your written piece; this is not mandatory.

    All writing must be in English or accompanied with an English translation. Applicants will receive an email to confirm their entry was received. When submitting a piece for consideration, applicant warrants that his or her entry does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. All selections will be made from eligible entries received as of the deadline.

    SELECTION PROCESS: Entries that illustrate one or more of the Boise 150 themes will be considered. Final selection will be made by a committee chosen by the Department of Arts & History. All applicants will be notified regarding acceptance status in March 2013.

    BOISE 150 THEMES:

    Enterprise- Boise became a thriving community, despite its geographic isolation, through building infrastructure, such as roads, rail, irrigation canals, homes, and businesses. With this foundation, entrepreneurs forged an economic base that continues to evolve today.

    Environment- Boiseans irrigated and manipulated arid land as well as used other natural resources to provide livelihoods and establish permanent settlement. Residents also cultivated a love for our natural surroundings and outdoor recreation. Sometimes these uses and values coexist harmoniously; sometimes they conflict. In addition, national and regional policies affect the local environment.

    Community- Native Americans lived in and around Boise for thousands of years and continue to do so today. Many other cultures, religions, ethnic groups, civic organizations, and distinctive neighborhoods, also call Boise home and all contribute to the city's collective identity.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For queries: Margaret Marti, Project Manager, mmarti@cityofboise.org or 208-850-1811

    For submissions: http://cityofboise.submishmash.com/submit

    Website: http://www.boiseartsandhistory.org

  • Paying Market: Scifia (pay: $25 per story)

    Scifia is a science fiction publishing entity committed to promoting best practices among human beings for furthering the development of the consciousness and technological prowess of the human race.

    THE YES-YES LIST

    Scifia is open to most subgenres. This includes hard scifi, political scifi, psychological scifi, sci-comedy, sci-horror, and sociological scifi. However, we are actively seeking submissions of the following kinds:

    • Alien protagonist – Any story where the main character is an alien, particularly those told from the alien’s POV
    • Alternate universe – Any story for which the many worlds theory has to be true within the universe of the story or any alternate history story which does not fall into a category on the NO-NO list (see below)
    • Cyber – Any story where if someone asked you what subgenre your story fits into, you could easily fit a “cyber” into your description
    • Elections – Alien elections, intergalactic elections, elections of military leaders, elections of humans to political office etc.
    • Extinct creatures – Any science fiction story featuring an organism currently known or believed to be extinct
    • GLBTQI – Any science fiction story featuring a main character who is gay, lesbian, transgendered, queer, intersex or otherwise possessed of a sexuality, sexual morphology, gender identity or gender expression which is not describable as “heterosexual,” “male,” “female,” “man,” or “woman” as traditionally misunderstood.
    • Time travel – Yes, we want time travel stories. Believe it or not. But please no: grandfather paradoxes, “Time Patrol” rip-offs, or stories where the invention of time travel requires that time travel already exists

    I WANT TO HELP THE HUMANS; HOW DO I SUBMIT?

    If you have a great story that you think would be suitable for Scifia, click the "Submit to Scifia" button below. You will be taken directly to our submission form.

    Do not include a bio or history of prior publication. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of quality and marketability.

    HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY CHANCES OF GETTING A STORY ACCEPTED?

    When reviewing works of science fiction, our editor has two fundamental questions in mind:

    • Is this an example of good writing in general?
    • Is this story enhanced in a meaningful way by its science fiction element(s)?

    If the answers to the above two questions are “yes,” the odds are that your story will eventually find a home in a publication. Whether that’s one of our publications will largely depend on whether your story fits our current needs.

    THE NO-NO LIST

    Please do not send:

    • 2nd person POV stories
    • American Civil War alternate history stories
    • Any story featuring elves, fairies, gnomes etc. in a purely fantasy setting
    • Any story featuring vampires of any kind in any setting
    • Any story making more than passing reference to the “laws of robotics”
    • Fan fiction of any kind
    • FanboyZ in space!
    • Grandfather paradoxes
    • Poetry (unless you are Rimbaud or Bukowski)
    • Pure horror
    • Stories without a clear beginning, middle and end

    This is not to say that such stories cannot make for innovative, exciting science fiction. It is to say that such stories would be better placed elsewhere.

    HOW DO I GET PAID?

    Authors will be paid $25 via PayPal upon acceptance, for any story of any length.

    Royalty pay is on the following schedule:

    An ISSUE is any collection of stories and/or articles packaged together for sale in any electronic or print format, with the exception of the Scifia website(s) and any Scifia related promotional materials.

    For any author who submits an accepted story prior to September 1, 2012 a 30% royalty on net receipts for any Scifia ISSUE within which the accepted work appears will be split equally between authors contributing to that ISSUE. This royalty will be paid on a quarterly basis for twelve months following the first publication of said story in any ISSUE in which it appears.

    If you are thinking about submitting a work that has not been previously published, keep in mind that most publications will not publish pieces that have been previously published in print, eBook, or on the web. After we publish your work, it can only be marketed as a reprint. This severely limits the number of markets that will accept it, and drastically reduces the pay rate it can receive. It is up to you, as an author who has likely worked many hours to produce your work, to decide if publishing your piece in ebook, epub, ibook, audiobook, podcast and/or webcomic format(s), and giving up your First Publishing Right for a mere $25 and your share of 30% of net receipts, is really what you want to do.

    WHAT RESPONSE TIME SHOULD I EXPECT?

    You should receive word regarding your submission within four weeks of sending your initial email. If you have not heard back in four weeks time, you should inquire at: submissions@scifia.com.

    SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS AND PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED STORIES

    Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. That said, we have no problem publishing a story that is going to appear in another publication or that has already done so. What we don’t want is the scenario where we suddenly find out that we cannot publish a story that you submitted and we accepted without incurring a large headache. Let us know immediately if a story you have submitted to Scifia has been accepted elsewhere.

    RIGHTS

    Upon acceptance of your submission, Scifia reserves the NONEXCLUSIVE right to publish your content for sale in any format, including but not limited to ebook, epub, ibook, audiobook, podcast and webcomic. You retain the right to do the same and to sell anyone else the NONEXCLUSIVE right to also publish your work. We do not even ask that you refrain from self-publishing your content during any period of time. (Courtesy link-backs, however, are always appreciated, where applicable.) Go ahead and sell yourself. We will sell you too.

    Scifia will make no substantive alterations to your work’s text or title without your express approval.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For queries: submissions@scifia.com

    For submissions: via submishmash

    Website: http://www.scifia.com/

  • Call for Submissions: Contrary Magazine (paying market/ worlwide)

    Deadline: 1 June (summer issue), 1 September (autumn issue), 1 December 21 (winter issue), March (spring issue)

    (Note: Contrary Magazine publishes writers from throughout the world.)

    Contrary® was founded in 2003 at the University of Chicago by students and alumni of Chicago’s Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. It was quickly embraced and has been abundantly nourished by graduates of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing program. It now operates independently and without a thought of profit on the South Side of Chicago.

    GENRE GUIDELINES

    Commentary — We favor commentary that delivers its message less through exposition than through artistry. The commentary we select is often lyrical, narrative, or poetic. But our view of the genre is broad. “Commentary” is our word for the stuff that others define negatively as non-fiction, nominally as essay, or naively as truth. Examples you can find in our own pages include “Plum Island” by Andrew Coburn, “Ascension” by Kevin Heath, and “A Spring Sunday” by Heywood Broun. Our commentary editor is Jeff McMahon.

    Poetry — We believe poetry is contrary by nature, always defying, always tonguing the tang of novelty. We look especially for plurality of meaning, for dual reverberation of beauty and concern. Contrary’s poetry in particular often mimics the effects of fiction or commentary. We find ourselves enamored of prose poems because they are naturally contrary toward form – they tug on the forces of exposition or narrative – but prose poems remain the minority of all the poetic forms we publish. Please consider that Contrary receives vast amounts of poetry and that we can publish only a small percentage of that work. Please submit no more than three poems per issue. Our poetry editor is Shaindel Beers.

    Fiction — We ask our fiction writers to imagine their readers navigating a story with one finger poised over a mouse button. Can your story stay that finger to the end? We have published long stories on the belief that they succeed, but we feel more comfortable with 1,500 words or less. Some people call those short-shorts. We just call them concise. We favor fiction that is contrary in any number of ways, but our fiction typically defies traditional story form. A story may bring us to closure, for example, without ever delivering an ending. And it may be as poetic as any poem. Our fiction editor is Frances Badgett.

    Reviews – Contrary has a stable of regular reviewers, and we rarely add new ones. But we accept new reviewers when we can. Please note that payment is not guaranteed for reviews; in the past we have paid our reviewers annually when fundraising exceeded our obligations to the authors and poets who provide the original literary content described above. The maximum word count for reviews is 750. If you would like to review for us, please review our Rules for Reviewers first. Our Review Editor is Cynthia Newberry Martin.

    The ‘Other’ category should be used only sparingly to submit work that can’t be described by any of the preceding categories, including hybrid forms and artwork.

    SUBMISSIONS

    Rights – Upon acceptance, Contrary acquires: 1) worldwide rights to publish in any or all versions of Contrary and other Contrary-affiliated media, including domestic and foreign, whether in the English language or translated into a foreign language, including any successor, similar or replacement versions thereof; 2) exclusive worldwide rights for a period of 90 days from the date of Contrary's first publication of the work; 3. non-exclusive perpetual rights to republish, store, syndicate or distribute the work or portions of the work in any language and in any country, and 4) the right to use your name and likeness in a fair and dignified manner and to publish information about you in connection with the advertising and promotion of Contrary and of the Work. 5) When exclusive rights expire after three months, the author is free to seek republication elsewhere, but Contrary must be credited in all subsequent publications. 6) All rights granted by this agreement are granted in perpetuity and applicable in all media including, but not limited to, all electronic media, internet, wireless or mobile platforms whether now known or hereafter created.

    Payment – For original commentary, fiction, and poetry, Contrary Magazine pays $20 per author per issue, regardless of the number of works or nature of the submission. Reviews and Contrary Blog posts are usually unpaid. Payments will only be made through Paypal.

    Simultaneous submissions – We accept simultaneous submissions, but you must inform us when submissions are simultaneous, and you must withdraw your submission immediately if the work is accepted elsewhere (you may resubmit any parts of your submission that remain unpublished). A submission constitutes an agreement to publish in Contrary under the guidelines on this page. Accepted works go into production immediately and may not be withdrawn under any circumstances.

    Our deadline, response, and publication cycle – Contrary receives submissions throughout the year and publishes four issues per year, with the change of seasons. In Spring our deadline is March 1, and the issue appears with the vernal equinox on or about March 21. Following that cycle, our deadline for Summer is June 1, Autumn is Sept. 1, Winter is Dec. 1. We will report on your submission after the subsequent issue appears, on or around the solstice or equinox.

    MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES

    1. Use only one space between sentences. Only one space is needed between sentences unless you are publishing on a typewriter. Typewriters are monospaced — they allot exactly the same amount of space for an i as they do for an m — and monospacing tends to visually obscure the transition from one sentence to the next. So for many years typing teachers have taught their students to use two spaces between sentences. But word processors, including the one you’re sitting at right now, are capable of proportional spacing — they allot about one-fifth as much space for an i as they do for an m — and a single space is sufficient to distinguish between sentences in a proportionally spaced document. Have a look at any professionally-produced book or magazine and you’ll usually find only one space between sentences.

    2. Put your name on your paper. Include your name and contact information, including your email address, at the top of the document you attach. You’ve worked hard on your story, poem, or commentary; don’t forget to identify it as your own. This information will help us track your submission and get in touch with you quickly.

    3. Include the word count of your submission at the top of the document you attach. It’s standard practice in publishing to declare length up front, and it’s a good idea to let editors know what’s coming.

    4. Make sure your submission is free of typos and grammatical errors. We receive many submissions with these fundamental problems, sometimes in their opening sentences, testifying against the writer.

    5. Name the file in a way that helps us identify it as your submission. Guess how many files we receive named “Contrary.doc.” Thousands. Use your last name in the file name: YourName.doc

    6. If your submission defies our guidelines — for example, if you’re submitting a very long story or a commentary that consists largely of argument or exposition — please tell us why you think it belongs in Contrary anyway.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For submissions: via their submission form here (scroll down to find the form)

    Website: http://contrarymagazine.com

  • Deadline June 1 | Call for Submissions: Contrary Magazine (paying market/ worlwide)

    Deadline: 1 June (summer issue), 1 September (autumn issue), 1 December 21 (winter issue), March (spring issue)

    (Note: Contrary Magazine publishes writers from throughout the world.)

    Contrary® was founded in 2003 at the University of Chicago by students and alumni of Chicago’s Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. It was quickly embraced and has been abundantly nourished by graduates of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing program. It now operates independently and without a thought of profit on the South Side of Chicago.

    GENRE GUIDELINES

    Commentary — We favor commentary that delivers its message less through exposition than through artistry. The commentary we select is often lyrical, narrative, or poetic. But our view of the genre is broad. “Commentary” is our word for the stuff that others define negatively as non-fiction, nominally as essay, or naively as truth. Examples you can find in our own pages include “Plum Island” by Andrew Coburn, “Ascension” by Kevin Heath, and “A Spring Sunday” by Heywood Broun. Our commentary editor is Jeff McMahon.

    Poetry — We believe poetry is contrary by nature, always defying, always tonguing the tang of novelty. We look especially for plurality of meaning, for dual reverberation of beauty and concern. Contrary’s poetry in particular often mimics the effects of fiction or commentary. We find ourselves enamored of prose poems because they are naturally contrary toward form – they tug on the forces of exposition or narrative – but prose poems remain the minority of all the poetic forms we publish. Please consider that Contrary receives vast amounts of poetry and that we can publish only a small percentage of that work. Please submit no more than three poems per issue. Our poetry editor is Shaindel Beers.

    Fiction — We ask our fiction writers to imagine their readers navigating a story with one finger poised over a mouse button. Can your story stay that finger to the end? We have published long stories on the belief that they succeed, but we feel more comfortable with 1,500 words or less. Some people call those short-shorts. We just call them concise. We favor fiction that is contrary in any number of ways, but our fiction typically defies traditional story form. A story may bring us to closure, for example, without ever delivering an ending. And it may be as poetic as any poem. Our fiction editor is Frances Badgett.

    Reviews – Contrary has a stable of regular reviewers, and we rarely add new ones. But we accept new reviewers when we can. Please note that payment is not guaranteed for reviews; in the past we have paid our reviewers annually when fundraising exceeded our obligations to the authors and poets who provide the original literary content described above. The maximum word count for reviews is 750. If you would like to review for us, please review our Rules for Reviewers first. Our Review Editor is Cynthia Newberry Martin.

    The ‘Other’ category should be used only sparingly to submit work that can’t be described by any of the preceding categories, including hybrid forms and artwork.

    SUBMISSIONS

    Rights – Upon acceptance, Contrary acquires: 1) worldwide rights to publish in any or all versions of Contrary and other Contrary-affiliated media, including domestic and foreign, whether in the English language or translated into a foreign language, including any successor, similar or replacement versions thereof; 2) exclusive worldwide rights for a period of 90 days from the date of Contrary's first publication of the work; 3. non-exclusive perpetual rights to republish, store, syndicate or distribute the work or portions of the work in any language and in any country, and 4) the right to use your name and likeness in a fair and dignified manner and to publish information about you in connection with the advertising and promotion of Contrary and of the Work. 5) When exclusive rights expire after three months, the author is free to seek republication elsewhere, but Contrary must be credited in all subsequent publications. 6) All rights granted by this agreement are granted in perpetuity and applicable in all media including, but not limited to, all electronic media, internet, wireless or mobile platforms whether now known or hereafter created.

    Payment – For original commentary, fiction, and poetry, Contrary Magazine pays $20 per author per issue, regardless of the number of works or nature of the submission. Reviews and Contrary Blog posts are usually unpaid. Payments will only be made through Paypal.

    Simultaneous submissions – We accept simultaneous submissions, but you must inform us when submissions are simultaneous, and you must withdraw your submission immediately if the work is accepted elsewhere (you may resubmit any parts of your submission that remain unpublished). A submission constitutes an agreement to publish in Contrary under the guidelines on this page. Accepted works go into production immediately and may not be withdrawn under any circumstances.

    Our deadline, response, and publication cycle – Contrary receives submissions throughout the year and publishes four issues per year, with the change of seasons. In Spring our deadline is March 1, and the issue appears with the vernal equinox on or about March 21. Following that cycle, our deadline for Summer is June 1, Autumn is Sept. 1, Winter is Dec. 1. We will report on your submission after the subsequent issue appears, on or around the solstice or equinox.

    MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES

    1. Use only one space between sentences. Only one space is needed between sentences unless you are publishing on a typewriter. Typewriters are monospaced — they allot exactly the same amount of space for an i as they do for an m — and monospacing tends to visually obscure the transition from one sentence to the next. So for many years typing teachers have taught their students to use two spaces between sentences. But word processors, including the one you’re sitting at right now, are capable of proportional spacing — they allot about one-fifth as much space for an i as they do for an m — and a single space is sufficient to distinguish between sentences in a proportionally spaced document. Have a look at any professionally-produced book or magazine and you’ll usually find only one space between sentences.

    2. Put your name on your paper. Include your name and contact information, including your email address, at the top of the document you attach. You’ve worked hard on your story, poem, or commentary; don’t forget to identify it as your own. This information will help us track your submission and get in touch with you quickly.

    3. Include the word count of your submission at the top of the document you attach. It’s standard practice in publishing to declare length up front, and it’s a good idea to let editors know what’s coming.

    4. Make sure your submission is free of typos and grammatical errors. We receive many submissions with these fundamental problems, sometimes in their opening sentences, testifying against the writer.

    5. Name the file in a way that helps us identify it as your submission. Guess how many files we receive named “Contrary.doc.” Thousands. Use your last name in the file name: YourName.doc

    6. If your submission defies our guidelines — for example, if you’re submitting a very long story or a commentary that consists largely of argument or exposition — please tell us why you think it belongs in Contrary anyway.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For submissions: via their submission form here (scroll down to find the form)

    Website: http://contrarymagazine.com

  • Black Science Fiction Script Movie Project 2012 (USA)

    Deadline: 2 June 2012

    As we move into our 4th year of operation we continue to be blessed and thankful for our continued success. In keeping with our 10 year plan we will be producing a science fiction movie based from the winner of the 2012 Black Science Fiction Society Movie Script Contest. The winning script will be made into a feature length independent film.

    We will utilize presales and crowd funding and whatever legal means at our disposal to raise the needed capital to shoot the film and bring it to market. We partner with you and split profits and ownership with you 50/50.

    Submissions will be taken from May 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012

    Email your entry to info@blacksciencefictionsociety.com

    PREFERRED CATEGORIES:

    • Science Fiction
    • Speculative Fiction
    • Fantasy
    • Horror
    • Steampunk
    • Sword & Soul

    WINNING FILMS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO:
    • Hollywood Black Films Festival
    • International Black Film Festival
    • Atlanta Black Film Festival
    • The American Black Film Festival

    SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

    1. Contact information (name, email address, etc.) preferred, but not required, on the cover page.

    2. Title pages for completed scripts should include title and page count

    3. Pages must be numbered.

    4. PDF, txt or Microsoft Word (.doc) preferred.

    5. All entries must be in English.

    6. Script should be a feature-length screenplay. All Sci-Fi genres, styles, and lengths are fine. If it's a multi-part series, please send only the first part.

    7. No limit on entries. Each entry is $25

    8. All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form and release, along be notarized by a license notary republic.

    9. Include a copy of your driver’s license. If we cannot confirm identity, your entry will be disqualified.

    10. Please complete the appropriate entry form for EACH ENTRY.

    11. Authorship on both entry forms must be the same or your entries will be disqualified.

    12. You may submit your entries anytime up until the final contest deadline.

    READY TO SUBMIT YOU’RE ENTRY?

    Please remember that all submissions are final and revisions after submission cannot be accepted. We accept submissions in .PDF, Word, Final Draft, and Movie Magic formats. We are only accepting online submissions at this time.

    FAQ

    Will being in BSFS Member help me win the contest?

    Yes, can only enter if you are a member of www.BlackScienceFictionSociety.com

    I have a high budget screenplay that really should be a movie. Can I submit that?

    All entries will be considered by our panelist of judging professionals; however, works that are highly dependent upon elements that cannot be accommodated by the given budget are unlikely to be selected as the grand prize winner. But don’t lose heart! The core of any movie is STORY. If you strip away all the effects, what’s left? If you still have compelling characters on an interesting journey, it may be worth taking some time to adapt it to function in a lower budget environment.

    Who will be making my movie?

    J Sheffield, Multimedia Specialist and Videographer, in association with Gerald Haynes, Producer of “Hysteria", Thomas Melton, director Videography with Nashville State Tech, and Reegus Fleonry director and producer of Generational Curses” and Video veteran Kwesi Jackson will be producing the movie.

    If I win, what credit, ownership and compensation rights will I have in regard to my screenplay and the produced movie?

    The Grand Prize Winner will receive “Written By” credit on the finished film, and a 50% share of the producer’s net of the film’s profits. 50% of the producer’s net is defined as 50% of the compensation received from distribution entities by TheDigitalBrothers.com, and BlackScienceFictionSociety.com, or any other production entity or LLC receiving disbursements on behalf of the film. Still have questions? Contact us at info@BlackScienceFictionSociety.com

    EVALUATION CRITERIA

    Screenplay Submissions will be judged by professionals in the industry using the following criteria:

    Premise: Is the premise of the script interesting? Is it unique? Do judges believe the premise is something that will appeal to a wide audience?

    Storyline: Does the story deliver on the premise? Is it compelling? Engaging? Did the judges find themselves interested and entertained throughout the entire script?

    Plot: Is the plot easy to follow? Is every scene necessary? Is every scene interesting and unique?

    Characters: Are the characters relatable? Unique? Interesting? Were they characters that the judges were able to care about?

    Dialogue: Is the dialogue compelling? Does each character have a unique voice?

    Budget: The budget for the final film is approximately $5,000 to 10,000. If judges do not believe your screenplay can be produced within that budget, your entry will be unlikely to be selected for the Grand Prize.

    Scripts are evaluated on all the criteria above, when applicable, plus: commercial appeal, make-ability, and potential, potential, potential!

    TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

    Black Science Fiction Society! is dedicated to turning the winning screenplay or into a quality produced feature film within the constraints of the given budget. Locations, characters, and special effects can make or break a film’s budget. Think of movies like “Paranormal Activity,” “Clerks,” and “Blair Witch.” These movies are about realistic characters who live in the modern world, making costumes, props, and sets easy to come by. Key concepts to keep in mind when designing or adapting your low budget screenplay are:

    LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS:

    1. Keep the number of locations to a minimum. If, for example, you have a scene where your main character is going grocery shopping, and later you have a scene where your main character bumps into an old friend on the street, consider setting that second scene in the grocery store instead. That way, you only need one set, not two. If you have a conversation that takes place as two characters walk through the lobby of an office building and then into an office, instead consider having the entire conversation take place in either the lobby or the office.

    2. Interiors are cheaper to film in than exteriors because the environment is more controllable. You don’t have to block off entire streets or plan around weather.

    3. Consider using general sets that are easily found in everyday life: a house, an office, a street, a park.

    4. Avoid writing set locations that will require special construction, such as a spaceship or an underground lair.

    5. Avoid specific locations that will require expensive permits to film at, such as the Empire State Building or the La Brea Tar Pits.

    6. Avoid extravagant locations such as cruise ships and mansions.

    CHARACTER CONSIDERATIONS:

    1. Fewer is better. Does this mean your entire movie should be a monologue delivered by a single character? Of course not. Movies have to have characters. But try to keep the numbers down. Remember, each character you write requires paying for casting, wardrobe, and makeup – not to mention paying the actor. The fewer there are, the more money that saves for the rest of the film.

    2. If you have characters with only one or two lines, consider whether those lines could be given to already established characters.

    3. Avoid crowd scenes. Remember, each person in that crowd needs to get paid. If your characters are going to a party, consider writing an intimate gathering of friends rather than a huge celebration filled with hundreds of strangers.

    4. Avoid writing about extremely wealthy people. If your characters wear Armani suits, drive BMW convertibles, and live in 10,000 square foot high rise apartments, all of those things have to be procured in order to film your movie.

    5. Avoid children. Child labor laws make working with them more expensive than working with adults.

    6. Special Effects, Stunt and Makeup Considerations:

    7. In general, keep them to a minumum. Think back to hits like “Paranormal Activity” and “Attack On The Block.” Neither required any major or expensive special effects.

    8. Think of it this way – if you’re writing about something you may find in the real world on an everyday basis, they’re probably fairly cheap to procure. But the further you stray from this, the more expensive things become.

    9. Also keep in mind that everything you write into your script has to be paid for. If your character is going grocery shopping, every item they buy is a prop that needs to actually be purchased. Thus, consider having your characters buy a single carton of milk rather than stocking up on a week’s worth of supplies.

    10. If you have a gun fight, every single bullet is a special effect that has to be paid for. Thus, consider hand guns instead of machine guns.

    11. Avoid complicated fight scenes. A bad-ass sword fight requires extremely expensive stunt coordination.

    12. Avoid scenes that take place in traffic. Remember, every single one of those cars has to be paid for.

    13. Avoid period pieces.

    14. Avoid animals. As lovable as they are, working with them is expensive.

    REMEMBER, these are all just recommendations to help keep the cost of your movie down. If your script is great, you won’t lose the contest because you had one too many locations, or a scene with a dog in it. The winning entry will undergo a final development process under the supervision of the producer(s) and/or director of the production to make any additional changes needed to fit within the budget. However, if the judges don’t think your script can be produced or adapted to be produced for approximately $5,000 to 10,000, then you will not win this contest.

    FULL COMPETITION AGREEMENT

    The Script is completely original with me. I am the present and exclusive and sole owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Script; and I have the exclusive, sole, and unconditional power and right to submit the Script to you subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the rules of your screenwriting competition. (If the Script is adapted from another medium, I am enclosing documentation verifying my right to make such an adaptation). I have not sold or optioned any film screenplay to any entity or individual

    1. Black Science Fiction Society accepts feature length screenplays from any live-action genre (sorry, we cannot consider animated works at this time). All entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed entry form and an appropriate entry fee.

    2. Entries to the Black Science Fiction Society contest can be submitted as either completed scripts (“screenplays”) or “ideas” in the form of a treatment, a synopsis, or one-to three sentence story idea (known in the film industry as a ‘logline’).

    3. Each entry fee will entitle the contestant to TWO entries in the form of ONE completed screenplay and ONE idea entry. The screenplay and idea submissions may be the same story, or two different stories. Contestants may elect to submit a second idea entry in lieu of a completed screenplay. Contestants may not submit two separate screenplays without submitting an additional fee.

    4. You may enter more than one screenplay, but you must submit a separate entry/release form and entry fee with each submission. Each additional registration fee paid for script submission entitles the contestant to an accompanying idea submission.

    5. All submissions are required to follow the submission guidelines in order to be considered. Entries that fail to follow competition rules and guidelines will be disqualified. There will be no refunds for entries that do not comply with competition rules and guidelines.

    6. All submissions are final and no substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for entries will be accepted under any circumstances. Updated drafts may be submitted as separate entries and are subject to all of the same submission requirements and fees as any other entry.

    7. Co-authorship is acceptable, but each author must sign the release on the entry form. Entries submitted with incomplete releases cannot be considered. Both entries submitted under a particular Order ID/registration fee must be attributed to the same single author or set of co-authors, no exceptions.

    8. Screenplays should not have been produced nor optioned. Screenplays that are currently optioned or have negotiations pending and/or are sold before the Black Science Fiction Society Contest ends are not eligible for competition.

    9. Screenplays must be the original work of the author. No adaptations of other written work will be accepted unless the writer can demonstrate ownership of the rights to the original material. If based on another person’s life story, a statement attesting to the rights obtained must be attached. There must be no dispute about the ownership of submitted screenplays or the writer’s right to submit a screenplay.

    10. It is the responsibility of the screenwriter(s) to ensure that their work is protected. It is highly recommended that you copyright your screenplay with the Library of Congress or register with the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

    11. Black Science Fiction Society reserves the right to extend the final deadline for submissions, though an extended deadline is not guaranteed. All entries must be submitted by the final deadline to be accepted, no exceptions. Failure to meet the deadline will not result in a refund of the registration fee.

    12. Finalists and winners will be determined by professionals in the film industry. All entries will have an equal chance to win, based on quality, “makeability” and commercial and critical potential in the eyes of the judges. Judges’ decisions are final and unfortunately we are unable provide individual feedback. Finalists and winners will be notified by email and the results will be posted on our website within 6 weeks of the final submission deadline.

    13. By accepting the grand prize, you grant the producers of Black Science Fiction Society full rights to produce a feature film from your screenplay or a screenplay based on your idea.

    14. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.

    Participation in the Black Science Fiction Society Contest implies understanding and acceptance of all terms included in the entry form.

    Mail $25 Entry Fee To:
    Jarvis Sheffield
    121 Oak Valley Circle
    Smyrna, TN 37167

    or

    PayPal your entry to:
    info@TheDigitalBrothers.com

    Download: entry form and release

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For enquiries/ submissions: info@TheDigitalBrothers.com

    Website: http://www.blacksciencefictionsociety.com/

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