BESC Story Contest 2008

[Prophet Tenebrae]

I know some people were starting to wonder WHEN this was going to happen... but the waiting is over... it's time for the third annual BESC story competition.

The prizes!

First place:

Will be paid 1.5 cents a word, they will be granted a one year free membership to not just the BE Story Club but also to the entire BEA - worth over $250! In addition to this, the author will have their story illustrated 100% more than a regular BE club story - with ten illustrations total. Not only that but the author will have the exclusive right to describe the appearance of each and everyone of the scenes they choose to be illustrated to one of the BE Story Club?s top artists.

Second place:

Will be paid 1.5 cents a word, they will be granted a one year free membership to not just the BE Story Club but also to the entire BEA - worth over $250! In addition to this, the author will have their story illustrated more than a regular BE club story - with eight illustrations total. Not only that but the author will have the exclusive right to describe the appearance of each and everyone of the scenes they choose to be illustrated to one of the BE Story Club?s top artists.

Third place:

Will be paid 1.5 cents a word, they will be granted a one year free membership to not just the BE Story Club but also to the entire BEA - worth over $250! In addition to this, the author will have their story illustrated more than a regular BE club story - with seven illustrations total. Not only that but the author will have the exclusive right to describe the appearance of each and everyone of the scenes they choose to be illustrated to one of the BE Story Club?s top artists.

All other stories will be paid at 1.5 cents a word.

Judging Criteria:

Stories will all be judged out of five on the following criteria.

1. Spelling, punctuation and grammar.
2. Plot.
3. Structure.
4. Characterisation.
5. Sexiness.

Rules concerning submission are as follows:

1. All stories must be no less than 5,000 words in length.
2. Entries can be submitted immediately to prophet.tenebrae@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is midnight PST on Sunday July 13th.
3. All stories must contain BE as a main - and not ancillary ? story element.
4. Stories may not have been published or distributed anywhere else.
5. All stories will be subject to the regular terms and conditions of the BE story club. In the result of a contestant not responding - the story will default to BESC ownership and the contestant will forfeit their rights to payment.

Any questions can be directed to the submission address.
The best of luck to all contestants.