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science fiction (or fantasy or horror). Should I enter it in the science fiction (or fantasy or horror) category as well as the young adult or children’s category?

April 26, 2017Adult category children enter fantasy horror science fiction young

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science fiction (or fantasy or horror). Should I enter it in the science fiction (or fantasy or horror) category as well as the young adult or children’s category?

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Greg Faherty Posted

That depends on the story. If it contains elements of horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, it would be eligible for consideration in the appropriate category. YA and childrens literature is seldom separated by genre, which is why you would need the different submissions.

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Yes. While the young adult and children’s divisions encompass science fiction, fantasy and horror across-the-board, a work may also be considered within the relevant adult genre category as well. However, we urge you to consider carefully whether a work truly belongs within a particular category and enter accordingly. Remember, if work is entered in multiple categories, then a copy of the entry must be sent to each judge in each of the relevant category/categories.