Trek Writing Contest Returns
1 min read
Attention Star Trek writer wannabes, the Star Trek Strange New Worlds writing contest is back!
Pocket Books is bringing back the contest in celebration of Star Trek‘s fiftieth Anniversary next year.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was an annual collection of short stories that ran from 1998 to 2007 set in the Star Trek universe, written by amateur writers chosen through an open submissions process. Now, under license from CBS Consumer Products, Pocket Books is reviving the contest in 2016. Ten grand prize winners will have their stories published as part of an all-new official anthology in print and eBook formats. Additionally, two first prize winners will receive a free self-publishing package from Archway Publishing.
“Star Trek fans were some of the original pioneers of fan fiction, and Strange New Worlds introduced powerful voices to the community — several of whom went on to become bestselling authors,” said Louise Burke, President of the Gallery Books Group and Publisher of Pocket Book. “We are excited to be able to give fans a fresh platform on which to express themselves.
“The deadline for submissions will be January 15, 2016, and winners will be announced on March 31, 2016. Stories will be selected by a panel to be named shortly. The 2016 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be a fully fan-created package, and soon fans will be asked to submit their artwork for cover consideration. For further details, please visit StarTrekBooks.”
The contest is only open to US residents.
About The Author
Awesome!!
That’s very exciting! It’s cool that they’re having this contest, though it’s a shame that it’s limited to US residents, since I’ve read some great fan fiction by British authors.
Today is a good day to write!
OK, I am a journalist who writes about real people and events.nnDoes that disqualify me, per the “no professional writers” rule (I’ve never written fiction).
Only US? So not awesome 🙁
I gotta start writing!!! And the winner will be announced on my next birthday so that would be a nice birthday present.