2001 Student Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest Rules

Sponsored by Loscon 28

Science fiction and fantasy expand horizons and open new worlds for its readers. The stories it tells can take us to the farthest reaches of the universe, explore some new facet of the world around us,or take us to a magical realm . . . Science fiction is grounded in science fact. The science of today, whether it is an American millionaire flying into space as the first "space tourist" or the cloning of Dolly in Scotland, can serve as the basis for science fiction stores.

Loscon 28, L.A.'s regional science fiction and fantasy convention sponsored by the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, Inc., a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is sponsoring a contest for the best short story with a science fiction or fantasy theme. This contest is open to all students in the 7th and 8th grades.

The short story must be an original story with a science fiction or fantasy theme. It must be in English, typewritten using a standard business font and double spaced. It must be at least seven pages long. Entries will be judged on their originality and creativity, grammar and spelling, structure, character development, plot development, and the use of science fiction and fantasy elements.

Entries should be mailed to Student Science Fiction Contest c/o Loscon 28, 11513 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Entries must be postmarked by October 19, 2001.

Semi-finalists (and their chaperones) will be invited to attend Loscon 28 for the day of the ceremony, Saturday November 24, 2001. The winners (and their chaperones) will receive a full attending membership in Loscon 28. In addition, there will be other prizes.

Loscon 28 will be held November 23 through 25, 2001 in Burbank, California at the Burbank Airport Hilton. For more information, see http://www.loscon.org/ or contact Lynn Baden via e-mail at contest@loscon.org.