Important Contest Update
As we are nearing the finish line for our first
contest, we have a few important updates:
1. Every entry will receive individualized feedback on
each submission by our judges. It’s the least we can do and is, frankly, our
pleasure.
2. Every entry that does not win one of the big prizes
but which will be included in the first issue of Ragnarok will receive
payment. This is very different
from the industry custom.
Frequently, writing contests offer publication to writers who don’t win
the big prize, but don’t offer payment. We think this is wrong. If your work is
selected for inclusion, you will receive payment of $25.
3. We will not
be extending the deadline. We think that’s unfair to writers, who are expecting
a decision. While deadline extensions are also an industry custom, it’s wrong
and even a little insulting to those who have entered. We give our prizes away on schedule.
If you have hesitated to enter, now there is even
more reason to get your work in by the deadline, August 31, 2012. If you enter, you receive:
Detailed feedback
Prompt prize payment if you win
Payment for your work if you don’t win but are
selected for inclusion in Ragnarok
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