Inc. Science fiction and fantasy expand horizons and open new worlds for its readers. The stories it tells can take us to the farthest reaches of the universe, explore some new facet of the world around us, or take us to a magical realm. . . . Science fiction and fantasy aren't limited to the written word. Science fiction and fantasy art can illustrate a story or tell one of its own. . . .
Science fiction is grounded in science fact.
The science of today, whether it is John Glenn returning to space with NASA or the cloning of Dolly in Scotland, can serve as the basis for science fiction stories. The short story must be an original story with a science fiction or fantasy theme. It must be in English, typewritten using a standard business font and double spaced. It must be at least five pages long for students in elementary school, ten pages long for students in middle school, and 15 pages long for students in high school. Entries will be judged on their originality and creativity, grammar and spelling, structure, character development, plot development, and the use of science fiction and fantasy elements.