Wonderful Reads for the Quirky & Discerning Book Lover
WINDOWS INTO THE MULTIVERSE WRITING CONTEST
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The photo below is what I prefer to call a “Window”. In a way paintings, photos, and other visual arts are “Windows” into another space. Whether it is in the artist’s mind or a recreation of an actual place, these “Windows” allow us to pause for a moment and see someone else’s view. Why the “Multiverse” then? Many authors use paintings, photos, and other visual arts in order to inspire them to create whole new universes and times for us to enjoy. When you look at this image where do you go? Where are you looking from? What does this image say to you?
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This popular contest is a of staple our magazine and will continue to accept submissions quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
You are asked to write a micro-story beginning with “Through the window, I saw...” using the photo below as inspiration. The only restriction on your creativity is that you keep your micro-story clean. All genres are accepted. Submissions will open January 1-31. Please keep your submission to between 1,000 and 1,500 words. To submit your story fill out the form found on the “Contests” page of our website. We will not use your micro-stories without your permission and the winner/s will be sent pages for approval. The winners will appear in our March 20th Spring Edition along with the image on this page. Depending on the number of submissions we receive, there will be either winners in several genre categories OR an overall winner. Winners will be announced on February 6th. Each winner or the overall winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, a printable winner’s certificate, a 3D printed “medallion”, and an author feature ($40 value).* The winners will be decided by the Clean Fiction staff and excerpts of each submission may be used for promotional purposes. We cannot wait to read what you write about this new image and are excited to read your submissions!
This Contest is Sponsored by the Strangers & Aliens Podcast (StrangersAndAliens.com) and Author Kelly F. Barr (KellyFBarr.com).​
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* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.
How do I become a Contest Sponsor?
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​We need sponsors! Sponsor this contest for only $25! There is a limit of 2 sponsors per contest at this time. With a sponsorship, you will receive: a website banner, mentions on social media, and your banner will be printed along with the contest in the upcoming edition.​ Submit a Sponsorship request HERE!
COVER ART CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS
For the December 20th Winter Edition, we will be holding another Cover Art Contest for everyone to enjoy. We will also continue to hold our Cover Art Contest quarterly.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Can a cover DESIGNER participate? Of course. Can an author participate even if they did not design their cover? Yep. Is there a limit on the number of covers that I submit? Please, only send one cover per author/design company. Can you submit a cover that has participated in a previous Cover Art Contest? We ask that you only submit a cover once to one of our contests. What about AI art? As long as a human had a hand in creating part of the cover, it is fine to submit it. Does it matter what genre the book is? No, but keep it clean!
SUBMISSIONS & VOTING
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Submissions will begin January 15 and go through January 25. (Submissions are completely FREE). Submit your cover at the link below. Voting will begin January 27 and go through February 8. (Voting is also FREE). The winner will be announced February 13 in our Newsletter. See our website for the small print. The winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card and the other covers will be included in the magazine along with their submission information. The winner will also receive a certificate with a special 3D-printed medallion (only within the US).*
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This contest is looking for sponsors! Submit a request HERE!​
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* Prizes will not be distributed until after the magazine goes to print. Medallions are only shipped in the continental United States.