I’m excited to announce the launch of this year’s fan art contest! Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to my stories, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and bring your favorite characters, scenes, and creatures to life through art.
This contest is a celebration of the incredible talent within my fan community. With a variety of categories to choose from, there’s plenty of opportunity to let your imagination run wild and share your work with fellow fans.
Each category winner will receive:
- A free ebook copy of their choice from my novels and short story collections
- A $5 Amazon gift card
I can’t wait to see what you’ll create this year. Join in the fun, and let’s make this contest a memorable one!
Read on for all the contest details, and good luck!
—Lindsay
Contest Schedule
- Contest submissions will be accepted from September 1 to October 31
- Fans will vote for their favorite pieces from November 1-7
- Category winners will be announced after fan voting closes
Contest Categories
- Author’s Choice
- Fan Voted: Best Creature
- Fan Voted: Best Character or Characters
- Fan Voted: Best Scene or Event from a Story
- Fan Voted: Best Weapon or Item
- Fan Voted: Best Submission from a Young Artist (under age 13)
Submission Process
- Please submit artwork as either a JPEG or PNG file to lindsay(at)lindsayschopfer.com with the subject “2024 Fan Art Contest.”
- If a submission is not already a digital image, please make sure to either scan it (for drawings and paintings) or take a picture of it (for figurines, sculptures, cosplay, etc.).
- If you’re taking a picture of your artwork, please take the time to ensure the image is straight and in good lighting.
- Please include a title and suggested categories for each submission.
Additional Rules
- All entries must be the original work of the artist.
- Artists may submit as many pieces of art as they want.
- A single submission may qualify for multiple categories but can only win once.
- Submissions must be related to one or more of Lindsay’s stories to be considered.
- Artists under the age of 18 must receive permission from their legal guardian(s) before submitting to this contest.
- Works featuring erotic content, excessive gore, or vulgar/hurtful content will not be accepted.
- By submitting to the contest, the artist grants Lindsay Schopfer non-exclusive, ongoing rights to display, distribute, and/or alter the submitted artwork for promotional purposes. In addition, Lindsay may choose to offer an additional contract to the artist for the right to sell their submitted artwork on various forms of merchandise on his online store and in-person events. If the artist agrees to the contract, a one-time payment will be made to the artist. This is in addition to any prizes that the artist may receive from the contest.
