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WINDOWS INTO THE MULTIVERSE WRITING CONTEST
The photo below is what I prefer to call a “Window”. In a way paintings, photos, and other visual arts are “Windows” into another space. Whether it is in the artist’s mind or a recreation of an actual place, these “Windows” allow us to pause for a moment and see someone else’s view. Why the “Multiverse” then? Many authors use paintings, photos, and other visual arts in order to inspire them to create whole new universes and times for us to enjoy. When you look at this image where do you go? What do they see through the window?
This popular contest is a staple of our magazine and will continue to accept submissions quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October. Submissions and publication of winners is completely FREE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you are an author between the ages of 18 and 118, you are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Through the window, I saw...” using the photo above as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will open January 1-31. Please keep your submission to between 1,000 and 1,500 words. To submit your story fill out the form found on the “Contests” page of our website. We will not use your micro-stories without your permission and the winner/s will be sent pages for approval. The winners will appear in our March 20th Spring Edition along with the image on this page. Depending on the number of submissions we receive, there will be either winners in several genre categories OR an overall winner. Winners will be announced on February 5th. Each winner or the overall winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, a printable winner’s certificate, a 3D-printed “medallion”, a digital medallion to use on your website, and an author feature ($40 value).* The winners will be decided by the Clean Fiction staff and excerpts of each submission may be used for promotional purposes. We cannot wait to read what you write about this new image and are excited to read your submissions!
This Contest is Sponsored by the Strangers & Aliens Podcast (StrangersAndAliens.com).
* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.
THE PATHS WE WALK JUNIOR WRITING CONTEST
Welcome to Clean Fiction Magazine’s “The Paths We Walk” Junior Writing Contest. If you are a young writer between the ages of 13 and 17, and have permission from your guardian to submit to a writing contest, continue reading for more information.
This brand new contest will accept submissions quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October. Submissions and publication of winners is completely FREE.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
You are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Along the path, I saw...” using the image above as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will be accepted January 1-31.
Please keep your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words. To submit your story fill out the “Submit to the Paths Contest” form found below. If you do not want your full name announced, please note that on the form.
The winners will appear in our March 20th Spring Edition along with the image on this page. Depending on the number of submissions we receive, there will be either winners in several genre categories OR an overall winner. Winner/s will be announced on February 5th. Each winner or the overall winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, a printable winner’s certificate, a 3D-printed “medallion”, a digital medallion, and an author feature (if this information is approved by the minor's guardian).* We will not use your micro-stories without your permission and the winner/s will be sent pages for approval. The winners will be decided by the Clean Fiction staff and excerpts of each submission may be used for promotional purposes. We cannot wait to read what you write about this new image!
This contest is sponsored by Author Heidi Glick (authorheidiglick.com). To become a sponsor, fill out this FORM.
* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.
How do I become a Contest Sponsor?
We need sponsors! Sponsor this contest for only $25! With a sponsorship, you will receive: a website banner, mentions on social media, and your banner will be printed along with the contest in the upcoming edition. Submit a Sponsorship request HERE!
COVER ART CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS
We hold our Cover Art Contest Quarterly in the months January to February, April to May, July to August, and October to November. Both Submissions and Voting are completely FREE and we do not collect emails except when the use of an email is requested by the owner. Submissions always begin two weeks before voting, and voting lasts for two weeks. For specific contest dates, scroll to the bottom of this page or click HERE. All in all, this is a fun, easy, and FREE way to participate in our quarterly editions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can a cover DESIGNER participate? Of course. Can an author participate even if they did not design their cover? Yep. Is there a limit on the number of covers that I submit? Please, only send one cover per author/design company. Can you submit a cover that has participated in a previous Cover Art Contest? We ask that you only submit a cover once to one of our contests. What about AI art? As long as a human had a hand in creating part of the cover, it is fine to submit it. Does it matter what genre the book is? No, but keep it clean!
SUBMISSIONS & VOTING
Submissions run for two weeks each season. Submit your cover at the link above. Voting after those two weeks comes to a close and will run for two weeks. The winner will be announced in the Newsletter the week after the close of voting. For more specific dates, scroll to the bottom of this page or click HERE. The winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card and the other covers will be included in the magazine along with their submission information. The winner will also receive a printable certificate with a special 3D-printed "medallion" (only within the US) and a the top 6 covers will receive digital medallions to display on their websites/social media.*
This Contest is Sponsored by Author Jessica Bertrand (jessicabertrand.com).
Become a Contest Sponsor! Submit a request HERE!
* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.
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