Jem sang, "Open a book and see where it takes you." This story is taking you to Minneapolis!

Welcome to the JemCon 2022 Fan Fiction Contest! If you have ever wanted to write an episode of our favorite 80s cartoon, now is your chance.

What is required in your story:

• Jem, Riot, and Pizzazz have been asked to star in a Victorian melodrama performed on an historic Mississippi riverboat (like the recently retired Minnesota Centennial Showboat) and, in true Jem fashion, mischief ensues! Exactly what kind of mischief is entirely up to you!

• Jem, Pizzaz and Riot must all make an appearance in your story. Other characters can also be included.

Your fanfic must also have the following elements:

• A showboat

• The Mississippi river

• A moustache

Contest Rules and Guidelines

1. All entries must be submitted by midnight EST on August 1, 2022 to jemconforever@gmail.com with the subject line "JemCon 2022 Fanfiction Contest".

2. All entries must be typed and presented in a serif or sans-serif 10- to 12-point font such as Arial or Times New Roman. Acceptable file formats include Microsoft Word, Open Office, rich text, plain text, or PDF documents.

3. All entries must be "PG-rated", meaning no foul language or mature content. We want everyone, including the new Jemeration, to be able to enjoy your stories!

4. By entering this contest, the entrant agrees that the submitted work is their own original story. Authors are allowed to submit multiple stories.

5. By entering this contest, the entrant agrees to allow their original work to be posted online, printed in the program and performed at live and streaming events connected to JemCon 2022. We will not post them or distribute them anywhere else, and we will fully credit writers.

6. Entrants maintain full ownership of their story.

Judging

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of volunteer readers, who will select a winner based on the following criteria:

• Originality, creativity, and "universal appeal"

• Style and ease of reading (i.e. grammar, spelling, and punctuation)

• Adherence to the theme and the rules listed above

• Don't forget to include all the elements (Jem, Pizzazz, Riot, a showboat, the Mississippi river and a moustache.)

Prize

The winning story will be featured in the JemCon 2022 Program and the winner will receive a special surprise pack!

The JemCon team is so excited to read your totally outrageous stories! Now, it's time you got started getting down to business!

Submission

All entries must be submitted by midnight EST on August 1, 2022 to jemconforever@gmail.com with the subject line "JemCon 2022 Fanfiction Contest". Please contact us if you have any other questions about the contest.