firstRainbowRose she/her Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Okay, here's the information you need to know to submit a book for nomination. Please make sure you follow these rules when you request to do a write up. Also, I would like to see a few things in the write up: Title of the book short explanation of the plot Bio about the author Why you think it qualifies Why you think it deserves a hugo (Or the Campbell) If you've got a book you'd like to do a post about, then reply to this topic. We'll update this post with the titles and who's doing them as we approve them. From there you'll receive instructions on submitting your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstRainbowRose she/her Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 (credit for all text goes to Renocon, since I'm just copying and pasting from their newsletter. Why mess up the info by trying to retype it and getting something wrong, eh? Also, some of this is about how to vote, in case you're wanting a little bit more information.) The 2011 Hugo Award Nominations The Hugo Awards are given for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. The nominees and winners are chosen by the members of the World Science Fiction Convention ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstRainbowRose she/her Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Categories: Best Novel A science fiction or fantasy story of 40,000 words or more that appeared for the first time in 2010. Best Novella A science fiction or fantasy story between 17,500 and 40,000 words that appeared for the first time in 2010 Best Novelette A science fiction or fantasy story between 7,500 and 17,500 words that appeared for the first time in 2010. Best Short Story A science fiction or fantasy story of less than 7,500 words that appeared for the first time in 2010. Best Related Work Any work related to the field of science fiction, fantasy, or fandom appearing for the first time during 2010 or which has been substantially modified during 2010, and which is either non-fiction or, if fictional, is noteworthy primarily for aspects other than the fictional text, and which is not eligible in any other category Best Graphic Story Any science fiction or fantasy story told in graphic form appearing for the first time in 2010 Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form Any theatrical feature or other production, with a complete running time of more than 90 minutes, in any medium of dramatized science fiction, fantasy, or related subjects that has been publicly presented for the first time in its present dramatic form during 2010. Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form Any television program or other production, with a complete running time of 90 minutes or less, in any medium of dramatized science fiction, fantasy, or related subjects that has been publicly presented for the first time in its present dramatic form during 2010. Best Editor, Short Form The editor of at least four (4) anthologies, collections, or magazine issues (or their equivalent in other media) primarily devoted to science fiction and/or fantasy, at least one of which was published in 2010. Best Editor, Long Form The editor of at least four (4) novel-length works primarily devoted to science fiction and/or fantasy, published in 2010 that do not qualify as works under Best Editor, Short Form. Best Professional Artist An illustrator whose work has appeared in a professional publication in the field of science fiction or fantasy during 2010. If possible, please cite an example of the nominee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos he/him Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Oh, in case it's not clear, you guys can make write-ups, too, and we'll post them on the front page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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