The rules are:

 

• Contestants must be age 18 or older, and pre-registered for Archon 31.
• Manuscripts are limited to a Sci-Fi/Fantasy theme.
• Stories are to be Original and Unique (Not written in another's realm.)
• Stories may not have been previously published.
• 3000 words or less.
• Double-spaced.
• Courier New Font, 12 pitch
• Four (4) copies of the manuscript.
• Each copy is to be unidentified by author, on the manuscript pages.
• Manuscript pages should have the title in the upper left-hand corner of each page, and sequential numbers in the lower right-hand corner.
• Each submission must be received by June 15, 2007
• Each submission should be accompanied by a cover letter with the following: Manuscript's Title, total word count and number of pages, Author's name, Address, Phone number (with area code), and Archon 31 pre-registration number or a copy of their registration receipt.
• Send manuscripts to Archon Writers Contest, c/o Beth Bancroft, PO Box 27, Collinsville, IL  62234.

 

The contest is limited to the first ten manuscripts received that meet the submission guidelines.

 

Good luck to all who enter!