Genres & Theme
Fantasy Horror Science Fiction THEMED: Specific themes may vary. The contest is open to non-professional writers (those who have not met eligibility requirements for SFWA or equivalent). Previous multiple winners and current contest coordinators are also ineligible. The best story which relates to and features the contest theme will be published in the Confluence 2008 program book, and the author awarded the first prize of $200. At the discretion of the judges a second and third prize in the amounts of $100 and $50 may be awarded, with possible publication in a PARSEC INK publication. TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Temporarily closed to submissions.	Go To: Website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover
Lengths
Short Story (1,000 - 3,500 words)
Media
Print Publication
Payscale
Payment ranges from semi-pro to professional rates for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts postal submissions only
No simultaneous submissions allowed
No reprints accepted
No multiple submissions allowed
Published 1 x per year
USA
Response Times
Show Overall   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including 4 pending responses (with an avg. wait of 25 days). The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported We do not have enough data to report average, minimum and maximum response times. Responses Insufficient data Acceptances: Insufficient data Rejections: Insufficient data Rewrite Requests: Insufficient data Non-Responses Insufficient data Assumed Rejections: Insufficient data Author Withdrawals: Insufficient data Other Information Most recent response reported was received on: 24 Apr 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 25 Feb 2008
Themes
Recent Past Deadlines: Metallic Feathers (Deadline: 15 Apr 2008)
Market Added: 27 Dec 2007 Last Updated: 15 Apr 2008 Last Checked: 04 May 2008

Before Submitting
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• Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
• Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
• Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
• For novel/collection publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript.  Do this unless otherwise instructed.
• Include a SASE with all mailed submissions, queries, and requests for guidelines.
• Be professional, patient and persistent.