Writing Contest Submissions Begin
- Amy Lynn McConahy
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Hello All! April has begun, and with it, Writing Contest Submissions have begun! Below you will find all of the relevant information for the adult and junior writing contests. I hope all of you have a Happy Easter! He is RISEN!!!
May your day be bright and your reading be epic!
~ Amy Lynn McConahy, Clean Fiction Publisher
WINDOWS INTO THE MULTIVERSE WRITING CONTEST
The photo above 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 are 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 April 1-30. 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 June 20th Summer 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 May 7th. 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 we 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 are 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 April 1-30.
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 June 20th Summer 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 May 7th. 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 Dawn Ford (dawnfordauthor.com), Author Tony B. Richard (tonybrichard.com), Author James S. Davis (jsdauthor.com), and Author Steven Guglich (stevenguglich.com).
* 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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