Welcome to the Intrepid Voices Fund 2025 Application!
Submit your original short story aligning with this year's theme and personal statement in PDF or DOCX format for a chance to receive a $1,250 award celebrating writers. All work must be entirely human-generated and your own.
Contact & Eligibility
Please provide your full name, email, and location so we can contact you regarding your application. Make sure your email is active and checked regularly, as this will be our primary method for communicating updates and award notifications. The Martel Enterprises Intrepid Voices Fund is open to writers who are 18 years or older and currently residing in the United States. By completing this section, you confirm that you meet these requirements. Only eligible applicants will be considered for the award.
Name
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First Name
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Are you at least 18 years old as of the application deadline?
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Are you currently a resident of the United States?
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Submission
Please provide your short story and personal statement here. Your short story should be your original work and align with this year's themes, in PDF or DOCX format, and within the specified word/page limit. The personal statement should introduce yourself, describe your submitted short story, and reflect on how you explored one of the required themes through your speculative fiction writing. All work must be entirely human-generated. Use of assistive technology for accessibility (such as dictation or screen readers) is permitted.
Title of Your Short Story
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Short Story
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Personal Statement
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Consent & Acknowledgments
By submitting this application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Official Rules and the Privacy Statement. Checking the boxes indicates your consent to allow Martel Enterprises to collect and use your personal information for award administration, contact, and public announcement of the winner.
By submitting this application, I confirm that: My personal statement and short story are entirely my own original work and not generated, edited, or assisted by any AI tools or software, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar programs. I understand that the use of AI tools is strictly prohibited, except when used as assistive technology for accessibility purposes (such as screen readers or dictation tools).I agree that the Sponsor may disqualify my submission if it is reasonably believed to contain AI-generated content or otherwise violates this policy.
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I confirm that I have read and agree to the AI Use Disclosure.
Please read the following documents
Official Rules
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Privacy Statement
Official Rules Acknowledgment
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I have read and agree to the Official Rules
Privacy Statement Acknowledgement
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I acknowledge that I have read and understand the 'Martel Enterprises Intrepid Voices Fund Privacy Statement' and consent to the collection and use of my personal information for the purposes of administering this award.
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