Hardwick Named New Baen Contest Director

C Stuart Hardwick is taking over as contest director for the Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award. Hardwick replaces William Ledbetter, who served as director for the past 18 years.

Hardwick said, “In this competition, Bill [Ledbetter] and Toni Weisskopf have created something of real and lasting value to the industry, and I’m honored and excited to have a part in carrying on its legacy.”

The contest will open for submissions October 1, 2024 at 12:01 EDT. FFor more, see the contest website.


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