Category Definitions
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Short Form)
- Short stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts under 20K
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novella Form)
- Intermediate length stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts between 20K and 70K
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novel Form)
- Novel length stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts greater than 70K
- Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form including Independents)
- Short audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Length: Total Season’s complete running time for dramatic
content only (excluding host commentary, listener e-mail, behind-the-scenes editions, etc.) under 15 hours
- Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form including Independents)
- Long audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Length: Total Season’s complete running time for dramatic
content only (excluding host commentary, listener e-mail, behind-the-scenes editions, etc.) 15 hours or longer.
- Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast
- These podcasts return week after week with great short stories.
- Best Speculative Fiction Video Podcast
- Video podcasts that include elements of speculative fiction
- Best Speculative Fiction Comedy / Parody Podcast
- Whether they make fun of bad movies or or poke fun at our own geekdom, these podcasts keep us laughing.
- Best Speculative Fiction Writing-related Podcast
- Podcasts that focus on the process, challenges and rewards of writing and publishing written works
- Best Speculative Fiction Fan Podcast
- Podcasts created by and for the fans of a given type, style or genre of literary or entertainment work or series of works that have elements speculative fiction
- Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast
- Podcasts that focus on providing news of speculative fiction in its myriad forms
- Best Gaming Podcast
- Podcasts that focus on one or more styles of gaming (video, role playing, tabletop and board games, non-traditional card games, etc.)
- Best “Infotainment” Cast
- Podcasts that have content of an educational nature, presented in an entertaining format
