Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Science Fiction Prizes

Science Fiction Awards Watch - This site is overwhelmingly full of information and updates about awards in the SF genre.

Win a Mars book in Sci-Fi photo caption contest - Marooned: Science Fiction books on Mars

The Jim Baen Memorial Writing Contest - I haven't seen any promotion of this contest this year, but I'm going to assume it's on just like the last 2 years, since the linked pages says:

-Deadline - April 1, 2009. ...

PRIZES: - The GRAND PRIZE winner will be published in a future issue of Jim Baen's Universe* and paid at the normal paying rates for professional story submittals. The author will also receive a specially designed award, free entry into the 2009 International Space Development Conference, a year's membership in the National Space Society ($45 level) and a prize package containing various Baen Books, Jim Baen's Universe and National Space Society merchandise. ...

- Winners will be announced and notified no later than May 5, 2009. (only the winners will be notified) The winners will be honored at the 2009 International Space Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 28-31, 2009. (though we would prefer the winner attend the conference, it is not required.) ...