COMPRULES

1) The MIDNIGHT STREET ‘JOURNEYS INTO DARKNESS’ WEBCOMP 2004 Short Story Competition is open to anyone over the age of 18.

2) The fee of Ł5 ($9 US) covers each individual entry. If an entrant pays for a three issue subscription (one year) to MIDNIGHT STREET magazine at the time of application to the competition (or is an existing subscriber, either to MIDNIGHT STREET or ROADWORKS magazines), their second entry is free of charge. There is no limit to the number of entries, but only the second entry will be free of charge to subscribers. Only cheques in GB pounds sterling or US dollars accepted from entrants not paying through ‘PayPal’. Cheques must be made payable to ‘T DENYER’ only, and be accompanied by the entry form.

3) Entries must be no longer than 5000 words and must be original work in English which has not previously been published. There is no minimum word limit. Entries should fall within the genre categories published by MIDNIGHT STREET magazine: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Science Fiction, Slipstream or a combination of these, and reflect the competition theme, ‘JOURNEYS INTO DARKNESS’. See also Allen Ashley’s preferences. Entries can only be submitted by e-mail, to tdenyer@ntlworld.com. The covering message must include the entrant’s name, snail mail and e-mail address and a contact telephone number. The message must also include:
The title/titles of the story/stories submitted.
The word count/counts.
Whether a critique is required, and upon which story/stories.
The amount and method of payment (ie: ‘PayPal or cheque).

4) Each entry must be attached as either a Text or RTF file that can be read by a PC. Alternatively, you can send the entry in the body of the e-mail. The title of the story must appear on each subsequent page, but no other author details must be shown. The pages must be clearly numbered.

5) Entries must arrive no later than 28 February 2004. Receipt of entries will be acknowledged within one week. Please do not query until after that period.

6) Entries will be judged by Allen Ashley, whose decision is final. Mr Ashley will provide a critique where requested, providing a payment of Ł5 ($9 US) for one story or Ł9.50 ($16 US) for two stories has been received by the editor. The critique will be provided after the closing date of the Competition.

7) There will be a FIRST PRIZE of Ł50 ($84 US). If less than ten competition payments are received, the first prize amount will be reduced accordingly. In addition, the First prize winner will receive a year’s free subscription (three issues) (or extention to subscription where the winner is already a subscriber) to MIDNIGHT STREET.

8) There will be two RUNNERS UP, each receiving a year’s free subscription (three issues) (or extention to subscription where the winners are already subscribers) to MIDNIGHT STREET.

9) Winners will be notified by telephone and by e-mail and will be published in MIDNIGHT STREET magazine during 2004. A list of winners will be provided where requested, by e-mail.

10) Non-prize winning entries may be re-submitted to other publications after the winners of this competition have been announced.

11) Entry into the competition pre-supposes that the author gives permission to T DENYER and MIDNIGHT STREET magazine to publish their entry should it be a prizewinner and, where necessary, to make minor editorial changes in line with editorial policy.

12) Entries not complying with the competition rules will not be considered.