It's time for another issue contest!
The contest brings with it the chance of joining the team of Issue Editors. There may even be multiple winners. Everything depends on the submissions we receive.
How Do I Enter?
Enter the competition before 14th June 2020 (inclusive) by the usual method. Please tick the box marked "Issues Contest Submission" for the issues you wish to enter.
You may enter up to a maximum of three entries (that's per player, not per nation).
Please take your time over your entries. Be sure you are happy. There's no rush.
Can Anyone Enter?
Whether you've never written an issue or have written a dozen, even if you don't normally hang around in this forum, everyone's welcome to participate.
What Are You Looking For?
Broadly, an entertaining (non-pandemic related) issue that a real-world leader might face.
You can find ideas on how to do that in our guide to How to Write Issues for NationStates. You may also want to check out our Spoilers' List to see if your idea has been covered, and drop into the Writers' Block for a chat with experienced authors.
Got Issues is a valuable resource and we really recommend drafting there to improve your chances (No, it's not cheating -- just boosting the odds. And no need to worry about being plagiarised; we're very vigilant).
What Are You Not Looking For
We are not looking for any issues about pandemics. Issues about pandemics will not be entered into consideration.
We think we could probably all use something to think about other than pandemics.
Multiple Entries? That's New!
Yep. For this contest, we've decided to loosen restrictions and allow contestants multiple shots at winning.
However, a word of warning, just because you can do something doesn't mean you always should. If you can write one good issue or three so-so ones, do the good one. One well-written entry over which time is taken has a much better chance over several slapdash issues.
What Could I Win?
Winners will gain the opportunity to join the team of Issue Editors. The top ten finalists will also be revealed in a follow-up News announcement after the deadline.
What Does an Editor Do
Editors work behind the scenes to make sure the issues are the best they could be. You would learn how issues work and be expected to maintain confidentiality. It is a voluntary position, and you would work at your own pace as part of our friendly and supportive team.
What If I Win and Don't Want to be an Editor?
That's fine. We're not the 18th Century Navy. We don't press-gang people.
What Happens If I Don't Win?
If you don't win, please don't be discouraged. We are always looking for well-written issues, and even if you don't win, your issue may still make it into the game at a later date (so keep your eyes peeled).
Good luck to all entrants and Happy Issuing!
