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Fanfic Comp Rules

Here are the rules and guidelines for the SMASH! Fanfiction Competition.

If you have any questions about the guidelines or anything about the competition in general, feel free to send us an email at fanfic@smash.org.au

Please take note:

SMASH! reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not comply with these rules.
SMASH! takes no responsibility for the entrant's use of copyrighted material. 

 Good luck!


Entry Guidelines

1. The maximum rating for any entry is PG, as defined in the guidelines set by the OFLC.

2. Closing deadline for entries is midnight (AEST) on July 1st 2008.

3. Categories for submission are:

  • Romance/Drama
  • Comedy/Parody
  • Action/Adventure

In the event that a category does not have enough submissions, that category will be removed.

4. There are 6 prompts; writers are encouraged to interpret and incorporate the theme as they like.

  • First breath after a coma...
  • There's something I've been meaning to tell you...
  • The zombies weren't the problem...
  • In the name of the _____, I will punish you!
  • I had no intention of deceiving anyone. It's just that none of you understood…my true self.
  • Mission complete.

5. As there are a very large number of anime/manga/game series, it is not possible for the judges to read for all. Please check the series list for series that are being accepted into the competition.

6. You can submit up to three separate entries; to multiple categories, if applicable. You will need to fill out a submission form for each entry. If an entry is a collaboration by two or more authors, it will be considered as one entry for each author.

7. The recommended word length is 1000-2000 words.

8. All eligible entries will be displayed on site. If you would prefer for your entry not to be displayed, please add a note when sending in your submission.

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Entries accepted from Australia and New Zealand only.

2. Entries from the SMASH! Committee 2008 and it's current volunteers will be accepted but not eligible for any prizes or awards. They will merely be displayed and critiqued.

3. A disclaimer will be required declaring intellectual property rights to the original creator.

Submission Guidelines

Entries should be submitted by email to: fanfic@smash.org.au
Format: (.txt .rtf .doc)

Please use the following submission form when sending in entries.

Personal Details

  • Name:
  • Penname/Alias:
  • Contact number:
  • Email address:
  • Location: (Town, State/Country)   

   

Entry Details

  • Title:
  • Rating: (G/PG)
  • Category/ies submitted to:
  • Fandom/Series:
  • Word Count:
Judging

Entries will be judged by a select panel on the following criteria:

  • How well the prompt was used
  • Quality of writing
  • Characterisation

The Judging panel will provide feedback for each entry.
The Judges' decision is final.
Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.



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