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Do you write science fiction stories? The BSFA (British Science Fiction Association) was set up in 1958 when a group of leading authors, publishers, booksellers and fans decided that Britain needed an international organisation to encourage science fiction in every form. Now, 50 years later they are marking their success with a short story competition for writers. strong> Entrants must be from the UK & Ireland and there is a first prize of ??500 up for grabs.The shortlisted runners up will receive ??50, and the winning and shortlisted entries will be published in a special issue of FOCUS the BSFA???s magazine for writers. The BSFA website says: "The maximum length of stories is 8,000 words. The stories must be science fiction, but we???re willing to take a broad definition of what that means." Stephen Baxter will judge the best entries All entries must be accompanied by a ??10 entry fee (you can use paypal) and the shortlisted stories will be judges by British science fiction authors Justina Robson, Stephen Baxter & Alastair Reynolds. Authors may enter as many times as they wish, but all stories must be accompanied by a separate entry form and the ??10 entry fee. Entries can be posted or emailed and there are rules on how to present the manuscript. The closing date for entries is Friday September 5th 2008 and the winner will be announced at the BSFA 50th Anniversary birthday party on November 26th 2008. For more details go to www.bsfa.co.uk

Wow! It’s February already!

Time to join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club if you’re serious about starting your own career as a published children’s book author.

This month, members of the club will be learning how to do the following:

1. Apply for assignments with educational publishers.

2. Create a professional resume.

3. Develop an author’s bio.

4. Write winning queries and cover letters.

Membership in the CWCC also includes four 55-minute teleclasses (one per week) providing instruction in some aspect of children’s writing. Teleclasses are led by our faculty members who are all successful, published children’s book authors.

Every Wednesday night, club members are invited to a manuscript critique telesession, where they can HEAR what needs to be done to improve their manuscripts.

All this and MORE each and every month for only $27.00 per month!

Don’t miss out!

Join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club today!