Hello Everyone. Following some discussion earlier in our Discord’s #fiction-chat, and instruction from the Grand Master, we have an important policy addition regarding fiction competitions.

Fiction Competition Submission Policy

We have created a general guideline that fiction submissions should adhere to. Yes this is policy going forward.

To maximize readability and facilitate compatibility between computer systems and software, the following guidelines are in place for how a fiction submission can be submitted to a competition.

Plain text is always acceptable in the competition’s text submission box, however, it is highly recommended you submit by uploading a file. The recommended file format is PDF. Not all competition graders can open proprietary formats such as .doc or .docx.

Fiction submissions should also always be a black text color on a white background. Font selection should be kept to widely used serif and san-serif types such as Arial or Times New Roman. Title pages, character lists, chapters are acceptable but may be subject to modified word counts on your submission.

Tl:dr:

• Plain text files are always okay
• Be aware not everyone can easily open file formats such as .doc/.docx
• PDF is highly encouraged
• Black text on a white background
• Keep the font choice to a traditional size and selection to maximize readability for the competition judge and anyone else who might read it.
• As has been policy things such as title pages, character lists, chapter indexes are all acceptable, and will continue to require modified word counts on competition closure.

Important Links

• C-D4WG
• Fiction Archive
  
• Fiction Resources
  
• Fiction Center
  
• Fiction Rubric 3.0
  
• Character Notes Template
• Voice Feedback Form
  
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Thank you for reading. As always if you have any Fiction related questions, concerns, comments, or snide remarks, feel free to message me on Discord or send me an email [Log in to view e-mail addresses].