The Cygnus Awards – Sci-fi and Fantasy Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contest
Currently accepting entries. Deadline: Jan. 31st, 2013.
Categories are:- Steampunk
- Science Fiction
- Time Travel
- Fantasy
- Paranormal
- Mythological
- Soft Sci-Fi/Young Adult
Each work submitted will be judged on the following criteria:
- Is the story compelling
- Professionalism of editing and formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of storyline
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing craft
- World construct
- Premise
The Cygnus Awards – Published Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed Novels will be accepted.
- All novels must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please.
- Young Adult Novels are accepted.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2009 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before Jan. 31st, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Novels must be 30,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one novel into a given contest.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Manuscripts and Unpublished Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Novels may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF or EPUB form.
- Single space
- Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
- Font size 11 or 12, please.
- One inch margins all the way around.
- Title must appear on each page.
- Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
- Please use page breaks between chapters.
- Word count of 40,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please.
- YA Novels are accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before Jan. 31, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- You will receive “How to Submit Your Novel” instructions after entry fee is received.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Cygnus Awards – Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division
First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $245.00) and The Cygnus Awards CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.
Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.
The Cygnus Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division
First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $325.00) . All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2012 – 2013.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
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