CONZINE GUIDELINES:

• In keeping with our fandom tradition, we wish to make this a very high quality conzine, one which truly captures the spirit of love, hope and romance which drew us all to Beauty and the Beast. There are a tremendous number of very talented artists and writers in our fandom, and others who have yet to try their wings but who have the potential to share their personal vision in beautiful ways with the rest of fandom, so we urge everyone to consider submitting their work. Let your imagination fly to produce glorious romantic tales, poetry and art for the 2010 convention conzine! We know you have many ideas just waiting to be expressed which will be savored with delight by your fellow fans. Help us keep The Dream alive into a new decade as we celebrate Beauty and the Beast!

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• All works must be original and cannot have been published or posted anywhere else. [Note: After submission, works should not be published or posted anywhere else for at least three months after the convention dates, i.e., not before mid-October, 2010.]

• Artwork, stories, poetry, essays, games, etc., from all categories will be considered, i.e., Classic, SND, 3S, Continued Classic, Alternate Universe, cross-over, etc. Each piece submitted must be identified by category by the author/artist.

• Submit all works by February 1, 2010. Please include name and snail mail address with your submission.

• E-mail submissions to Cathy Moran at catm412@cableone. net as an attachment. If you cannot e-mail the submission, snail mail it on a CD to:

STORIES/POETRY/ ESSAYS:

• Maximum length of 30 double-spaced pages, unless prior arrangements have been made.

• In consideration of fandom preferences, categories (Classic, 3S) and ratings (G, R) will be separated and/or clearly identified in the conzine.

• All submitted works will be given equal consideration.

• More than one submission from a writer/artist is acceptable and they will be given equal consideration.

• If you do not have an editor to review your work prior to submission, please contact Cathy prior to the deadline and she will put you in contact with a fan who will provide editing services for you.

ARTWORK:

• Submit a jpg of artwork. If selected, you will be contacted regarding a higher resolution image.

• It is preferable that the art should fit or be successfully reduced to a standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch page.

• All submitted works will be given equal consideration.

ADS:

• If you have an upcoming B&B activity or a local B&B fan club to promote or wish to advertise your B&B artwork for sale, contact Cathy regarding submission of an advertisement.

Questions?

Please write to Beastcon2010@ yahoo.com for a response!