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Group-Sponsored Genre Mixup! Contest

Group-Sponsored Genre Mixup! Contest

Details

Deadline:Jan 4, 2021
Fee:Free

Ever wonder what might happen if you put two genres together? Science Fiction – Western, Historical Fiction - Urban Fantasy, Romance – Paranormal, etc. Some come together easier than others. But what if you took two that no one else thought of and created a story that blew the top off the genre world! Not only is this a character quandary, but a world-building dilemma! We believe in your abilities to do just that.

Third Drawer Down is the place where everything fits, all genres, characters, ages and worlds. We make this menagerie work. Now we invite you to mix your genres and come up with a story like no other. Let the writing begin, and the clash of the story ideas gel, as we show the world that Scrib has no boundaries!

Prize money for this contest is provided by the Scribophile Writing Contest Prize Fund.

Winning entries

Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.

Prizes

1st prize:$100 cash via PayPal
2nd prize:$75 cash via PayPal
3rd prize:$50 cash via PayPal
4th prize:7 karma points
5th prize:3 karma points

Rules

  • Specify the two genres you are “mixing” at the top of the read section.

  • Entries must be no longer than 3,000 words per Scribophile’s count.

  • No novel chapters.

  • Work submitted must not have been previously won or placed in any other contest.

  • No previously published stories.

  • Only one entry per member.

  • Entries must have Public visibility on Scribophile until winners are announced.

  • You may post your work, receive crits and edit until the deadline.

Submission guidelines

  • Entry is free, but you’ll need 5 karma points to post your work to the contest. You can earn karma points, by writing critiques of work with other members.

  • To post your work for this contest, check the box that says "Enter this work into the Group-Sponsored Genre Mixup! Contest.” Your work will automatically be considered. The check box will be visible until the contest deadline, which is in UTC time.

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