The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest Concludes After 42 Years
2025-03-09
After 42 years, the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, a competition for the worst opening sentences to imaginary novels, has come to an end. Founder Scott Rice, citing age, announced the contest's closure, expressing gratitude to participants and judges. His daughter, EJ, also thanked the community and encouraged continued contact, requesting donations to maintain the contest's archives.