Unlock new opportunities within your writing career with the help of this Jack L. Chalker Young Writers’ Contest. Baltimore Science Fiction Society sponsors this competition for young writers. The program intends to help students realize their aspiration of becoming a writer and pave the path to a successful career. An ideal applicant of this program should be no younger than 14 and no older than 18 years of age as of May 29 in the contest year and reside in or attend school in Maryland. If you desire to land a career as a writer and are looking for an opportunity to test your writing skills, then this contest seems what you need.
Baltimore Science Fiction Society has specially designed this contest for young students who hold the potential to become the next leader in writing and make an impact as a writer. This contest will encourage young writers to come forward and show their talent to the world regardless of their proficiency level. Often, students with an interest in writing get confused about where to start their career journey or how to sort out if this field is right for them or not. Competition is a suitable platform for such students. They can use this platform not only to show their talent and getting the reward but also to lay the foundation of their fruitful writing career. Competing in this kind of programs can bring new opportunities and make things easier for them.
As a non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, Baltimore Science Fiction Society has been dedicated to promoting the creation and appreciation of science fiction and fantasy cultural arts. It is the right place for anyone interested in science fiction or fantasy. It is operated by volunteers, none of the Board of Directors or officers.
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| Organization | Baltimore Science Fiction Society |
| Educational Level | All |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Baltimore |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | March 31, 2021 |
| Application Fee | No |
| Requirements | Essay and proof of age |
Who May Be Eligible
Contestants must be no younger than 14 and no older than 18 years of age as of May 29 in the contest year and must reside in or attend school in Maryland.
How to Apply
Aspirants will have to write down an essay based on science fiction or fantasy no more than 2,500 words in length. Submission must include a title page with the title of the story, the entrant’s name or note Homeschooled, home address, evening phone number, and e-mail address if possible and English teacher’s name. The entry can be sent electronically or offline by mail. Candidates who are applying online can send their submission as an attachment to an email in either Microsoft Word, PDF or Wordperfect format. Electronic submissions should be addressed to ywc at Balticon dot org. Paper submissions should be addressed to:
Jack L. Chalker Young Writers’ Contest
BSFS, Inc.
PO Box 686
Baltimore, MD 21203-0686
Benefits
The first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes as fellow: $150, $100 and $50, respectively. The three winners shall also receive complimentary registrations for Balticon for themselves and their parents or one guest each. They will also receive a free Balticon T-Shirt.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is March 31, 2021. To get selected, please submit your entry on time. Late applications will not be considered.
