Contest 2011 : Jim Baen Memorial Writing Contest 2011

Entry Fee: FREE
Deadline: February 1, 2011
Guidelines: http://williamledbetter.com/contest.htm
If you’re into futuristic fiction, science fiction about space travel in the near future, check out this free contest. The competition was set up by Baen Book and The National Space Society to honor Jim Baen after his death in 2006. He was active in the world of science fiction publishing and writing.

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In 8,000 words or less, write a story that shows the near future of manned space exploration. You may send your entry by email with a .rtf attachment. As always, check the writing guidelines carefully. Make note of the editors’ comments on what they want and do not want. They also have the winning entries from past years available to read. For more tips, read the article How to Win a Fiction Writing Contest.
Winners will be notified by March 15, 2011 and will be published on the Baen Books website and paid accordingly. Nice clip, a little cash, and bragging rights on being published.
Happy writing! May the Force be with you. (And if you read the guidelines, you’ll see why the Force isn’t something they want to see in your story.)

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