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Overview
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Rules and Regulation
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Competitors are to submit an original work of fiction no longer than 10 pages that relates to the theme and can also be applied to a competitor-defined target audience. Illustrations are permitted for younger intended audiences
Procedures:
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.
The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.
- A limit of two (2) students from each team may register for this competition. Each student competes individually, so collaboration is not permitted.
- After registering, students are given a MIST ID Number, which must be used to identify the student on the submission. Names and other identifying information should not be written anywhere on the final submission.
- Competitors must identify a target audience on the title page.
- All competitors are to submit a PDF version of their submissions two (2) weeks prior to the regional tournament. Late submissions will result in a point deduction on your final score. Your region may have different deadlines for this competition. Contact your Regional Competitions Headquarters for more information.
- All submissions must be a. Typed and double spaced b. Have a cover page with the title, MIST ID, and intended audience age group only. The contestant name or other identifying markers must not appear anywhere on the submission. c. Typed on 8.5 X 11 inch paper, stapled in the left corner. d. No more than 10 pages, Times New Roman, 12 pt font.
- If your region requires it, three copies of your story must also be taken to the MIST tournament and turned in by the competitor to the event section leader at the competitor’s orientation.
- Competitors will be judged according to the Short Fiction Ballot.