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Writing Competition
Convergence 2002 is proud to present the Annual Amateur Science Fiction competition, sponsored by the Australian Science Fiction Foundation.
This competition will accept submissions in three categories:
Written fiction,
Visual and/or sound media, and
a junior achievement category (under 16).
Australian experts in speculative fiction will judge the competition, and winners of each category will receive a $100 cash prize.
The closing date for submissions is Friday 10th May 2002.
Submissions must be sent by post to:
Amateur SF Competition
Convergence 2002
GPO Box 1212K
Melbourne VIC Australia 3001
Enquiries: Julian Warner
General Rules
The Amateur SF&F Competition is open to the general public and is not limited to Convergence members only.
The theme of the competition is "Possibilities are infinite. Celebrating the past, present and future."
Entries must be original, fictitious and cannot be based upon existing series, properties or characters.
Entries must not have been previously published, nor have been the recipient of a prize.
The judges' decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Submission Rules
Only one entry may be submitted per entrant.
The name of the entrant must only appear on the cover page of the submission and nowhere else.
Each written fiction entry should consist of a short story, maximum length of 5000 words. The submission must be typed, in an easily readable form and preferably double spaced.
Each visual media entry should consist of one short fictional film or animation, maximum length of 20 minutes. The submission must be on good quality VHS tape, and accompanied by a cover letter with the contributor's name and the title of the submission.
Each sound media entry should consist of one short fictional radio-play, maximum length of 20 minutes. The submission must be on good quality audio tape cassette, and accompanied by a cover letter with the contributor's name and the title of the submission.
Any written fiction, visual media or sound media which follow the above guidelines may be submitted to the Junior Achievement category by authors younger than 16 years of age.
Sub missions will only be posted back if a self addressed stamped envelope is included (with sufficient postage and large enough to contain your entry).
Please do not submit your original, submit a copy.
The judges reserve the right to deliver a verdict of No Award.
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