Sibyl’s Scriptorium Vol. 1

Welcome to the debut edition of Sibyl’s Scriptorium. Over the years as Contest Coordinator, I have had the chance to see many excellent entries to Life, the Universe, & Everything: The Marion K. “Doc” Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy (LTUE) contests. We are excited to publish this year’s winners in Sibyl’s Scriptorium.

For 31 years and counting, the LTUE Symposium has been dedicated to assisting authors, poets, and illustrators improve their craft. Practice is an important part of learning. That is why the contests exist. That is what our goal is: to aid creators in learning how to perfect their craft. We have several vehicles to assist in this process. We have made a number of changes this year, all of which lead up to the Sibyl’s Scriptorium publication.

Æther Illustration Contest is the newest of the contests, but it is not the least. It began this year and gives LTUE’s illustrators a chance to compete as well. This contest was overdue, and we are thrilled with the works we have already witnessed.

DragonComet Short Story Contest was the first of all the contests sponsored by LTUE. Writing has always been at the core of LTUE, and that this contest was the first is no surprise. In its section you will find a great variety of short stories.

Odyssey Poetry Contest entries show stunning vistas of imagination. Poetry allows a connection to imagination different from either of the other contests. Come immerse yourself in the vistas created by this year’s winners.

Every story included in these pages is the dream of its creator. For years the Contest Committee has read a range of stories and poetry but never had a means of sharing them with a broader audience. We know that while being recognized with an award is wonderful, what illustrators, authors, and poets really want is to be able to share their work with everyone. We are pleased to at last be able to share their dreams with you.

Oversaw contest operations, including managing editorial staff and judges. Created the layout, design elements, and style tone for the anthology. Communicated with all contest entrants, winners, and winners' parents as applicable. Scheduled, organized, and facilitated the award ceremonies and book launch during the Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium. Ensured publication deadlines were met for release at awards ceremony by coordinating with winners and editors. Developed and wrote marketing materials in print and electronic formats. Reviewed publication for content and spelling and grammar. Worked with illustrator to produce publication cover.