A writing contest for Tampa Bay area high school students, encouraging creativity in science fiction and fantasy short stories.
Fiction | Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism
Student Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest
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Contact Info
- Phone: 727-893-8969
- Contact: sbedry@tampabay.com
- Website
- Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 500
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Average
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Original Submission
- Reach: Regional
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students submit science fiction or fantasy stories for review by a panel of judges. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition through publication on the contest website.
Open to high school students in Tampa Bay area
$1,000 for 1st place; certificates, publication opportunities, and recognition for creative writing
Students submit science fiction or fantasy stories for review by a panel of judges. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition through publication on the contest website.
1. Register online. 2. Submit stories before the deadline. 3. Winners are selected and awarded prizes.
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Based on creativity, storytelling, and originality.
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