A fantasy fiction contest that pits two estranged siblings into a chance first encounter. 700 Words. Due 2 August 2015.
A Fantasy Fiction Contest
The SUN AND MOON Award
(Borrowed from Writing Prompts For Fantasy Stories)
Short Stories & Winner Announcement
Read the winner announcement and excellent stories written for this contest.
Writing Prompt
Twin sisters raised apart in separate and warring kingdoms. Each is unaware of the other until a chance meeting on neutral ground brings them together and the truth unfolds.
- Where does it take place?
- Who are these girls?
- How do they relate?
Short Story Contest Guidelines
Follow the guidelines as best as you can, but don’t be afraid to express your creativity and challenge the rules and requirements.
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Due Date
Submissions due no later than 2 August 2016
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Word Count
No more than 700 of your best words.
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Prizes
First Prize 5000 words feedback from the NiTH team on any Work In Progress
All short listed stories receive judges feedback by request
Story Requirements
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Characters
The two central characters should be twins but they don’t have to be indentical.
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Setting
A fantasy world setting of some kind. Doesn’t have to be a trope, feel free to pioneer something new.
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Special Requirements
Include a chalice, cup or bowl that carries special significance.
First time at NiTH? Learn more about the NiTH Writing Contest
Want to know more about what we’re looking for? Check out Part 1 of our Judges Roundtable
Entry Format
Include the title, author name and contest name like this
STORY NAME
by Author Name
For the AWARD NAME Contest
Where do I Enter?
Enter at our Submissions page.
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