ONCE WE REACH TEN CONTESTANTS I WILL CREATE A DM GROUP CHAT INCLUDING THE PARTICIPANTS. THERE I WILL SEND ALL ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION.
PUBLISHED WRITER CONTEST:
PLEASE READ ON ITS ENTIRETY!
Writer contest rules:
- Tag three people in this post thread to inform me you are entering. (You can’t tag me or my pages).
Join the Philbo Distribution group page
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Must use story synopsis provided by Philbo Publishing to write a 24 page script
Deadline is March 31st, 2026 by 12am est NOT A MINUTE LATE
ABSOLUTELY NO AI, CHATGPT OR ARTIFICIAL WRITING TOOLS/ENGINES/SOFTWARE.
I will accept any script format that is professional.
Payment will be via Venmo, Zelle, Wise or check ONLY. I DO NOT USE PAYPAL. NO EXCEPTIONS
Philbo Publishing will own the right to the story with proper credit to the writer and the right to publish/print/sell as they see fit.
In the event the submitted story is adapted to another medium (Netflix streaming etc) the writer WILL receive royalties to be discussed at a later date.
All contestants must sign an NDA in regard to plot synopsis provided to be eligible for the contest.
Contestants will choose from three plot synopsis provided by the publisher. (That’s me)
All scripts submitted for the contest are based on IP and plotlines owned by Philbo and cannot be used for any other publisher or IP and are the property of Philbo. In the event a script is used the writer will be compensated the rate offered to the winner.
All submitted scripts must be titled.“PHILBO PUBLISHING WRITERS CONTEST SUBMISSION”.or they will not be eligible for the contest.
First place winner prize is:
Winner receives $720 ($30 per page for a 24 page script)
Winner receives writer credit for a single issue horror story as part of the Diary of Dread anthology series that will be monthly solicited in the Philbo Distribution catalog and on retailer shelves across the world. Issue number to be determined by the publisher.
Winner will receive ten complimentary copies of the issue with their story.
Second Place prize:
Second place winner will receive an UNPAID story for the catalog solicitations with proper credit.
Second place winner will receive five complimentary copies of the issue with their story.
Third place winner:
Third place winner will receive an UNPAID story for the catalog solicitations with proper credit.
Third place winner will receive five complimentary copies of the issue with their story.
***IT IS STRONGLY REQUESTED BUT NOT MANDATORY THAT PARTICIPATING ARTISTS POST WITH MENTION OF PHILBO DISTRIBUTION AND PHILBO PUBLISHING***
Please adhere to all of the rules as I will not consider anyone who doesn’t comply with all rules. I am not trying to be cruel or difficult but often people do not follow the rules and I will not have the time to remind everyone of what they need to do. Please understand how important it is to follow the directions and rules.
Thanks so much for everyone who is participating and supporting. Wishing you all the best of luck.
Writer contest FAQ:
Why should Philbo own the rights to my script when I wrote it?
Answer: Philbo Publishing is providing the story plot of which the writer is expounding upon. Using your script for your own means is stealing the plot line and Philbo has the rights to that.
What if Philbo uses my script even though I didn’t win?
Answer: All contestants will sign a contract that states any scripts used by Philbo Publishing will be compensated at the rate offered ($30 per page) with full credit to the writer.
Why must I sign an NDA?
Answer: To protect Philbo Publishing from having their story and plotline stolen from another Publisher/writer.
Why would I write a story so you can own it?
Answer: In the same manner a writer would write for Marvel or DC based on their world of characters the publisher owns the rights and the writer gets a fee (work for hire). The writer gets payment, credit and in stores across the world in return.
Do I, as the writer have the right to print and sell my own books?
Answer: No the writer does not have publishing rights. The publisher will pay for the production of the book as well as utilize the plot and world they provided so all rights to print and publish are the publishers only. However complimentary copies will be provided at the publishers expense up to the amount agreed upon in the contest rules.
How do I know you will really use my story for a published book if I win and when will you use it?
Answer: Each contestant will sign a contract that states the terms of which will include that the winning scripts will be subject to the rules of the contest. This legally provides reassurance. When it is used will be based on the production schedule of the publisher.
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