The BBC National Short Story Award competition is now in its fourth year. It's not genre, but neither does it exclude genre stories. The competition is only open to writers who "previously have had works of prose fiction, drama or poetry published by a UK publisher (excluding self-publishing) or established printed magazine in the UK or broadcast by a UK national radio station".
Word limit is 8,000 words. Deadline is 5 p.m., 15 June 2009.
First prize is £15,000. Runner-up gets £3,000, and three other shortlisted stories wil lreceive £500 each.
See here or here for more details, entry form and terms and conditions (note: both are Word documents).
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Monday, 30 March 2009
Pantechnicon #9 Out Now
... containing stories by two members of the group: 'This Place Sucks' by Steven Poore and 'The Amber Room' by Ian Sales.
At present, the stories are on the web site. A PDF copy of the issue should be made available soon.
At present, the stories are on the web site. A PDF copy of the issue should be made available soon.
Two Anthology Calls for Submission
Ahmed A Khan is looking for submissions to two sf anthologies, one of which is aimed at ten to twelve year olds.
Cheer Up, Universe: "For this anthology, I am seeking ORIGINAL speculative fiction stories (both SF and Fantasy) that make us feel good." Payment: one cent per word up to $15. Deadline: 30 June 2009.
Fun Times in Andromeda: "I am looking for speculative stories aimed at pre-teens. Target readers: precocious kids between the ages of 10-12. The anthology will be fully illustrated." Deadline: 30 June 2009.
See here for details on both anthologies.
Ahmed A Khan has previously co-edited A Mosque Among the Stars.
Cheer Up, Universe: "For this anthology, I am seeking ORIGINAL speculative fiction stories (both SF and Fantasy) that make us feel good." Payment: one cent per word up to $15. Deadline: 30 June 2009.
Fun Times in Andromeda: "I am looking for speculative stories aimed at pre-teens. Target readers: precocious kids between the ages of 10-12. The anthology will be fully illustrated." Deadline: 30 June 2009.
See here for details on both anthologies.
Ahmed A Khan has previously co-edited A Mosque Among the Stars.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
alt.fiction 2009 cancelled
Alt.fiction, the science fiction, fantasy and horror writing convention based in Derby has apparently succumbed to the credit crunch. It should return in 2010.
Call for Submissions - Destination: Future anthology
Hadley Rille Books are looking for submissions for a new anthology, Destination: Future, to be edited by ZS Adani and Eric T Reynolds and published in 2010.
They want "science fiction stories, particularly Hard SF, Space Opera, Alien Worlds, Alien Encounter Beyond Earth, Exploration and Quest stories". Length 3,000 to 6,000 words. Payment 3 cents per word.
Submission period: 1 March 2009 to 30 June 2009.
Electronic submissions - attached. doc or .rtf - only to submissions.future[at]gmail[dot]com. Put DESTINATION FUTURE in the subject line.
More details here.
They want "science fiction stories, particularly Hard SF, Space Opera, Alien Worlds, Alien Encounter Beyond Earth, Exploration and Quest stories". Length 3,000 to 6,000 words. Payment 3 cents per word.
Submission period: 1 March 2009 to 30 June 2009.
Electronic submissions - attached. doc or .rtf - only to submissions.future[at]gmail[dot]com. Put DESTINATION FUTURE in the subject line.
More details here.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Chimeraworld 6 Open for Submissions
The editor is looking for...
"I want stories depicting THE WORLD AFTER THE COMING REVOLUTION, as mankind returns to a life stripped of Capitalism and Mass Media Propaganda. Is this a worse or a better world, without the Google-fuelled glare of the bankers dictating every move you make? I want insane stories about a travelling life, a journey through real freedom. I want uncensored stories about chaos, uncertainty and anarchy. I want enlightening stories about how the world deals with no money, no banks and no business loans."
Word count 2,000 – 4,000 words, strict. Rich Text Format only. Font: Times Roman, 12 point, single space. Add postal address, email and word count to first page. Add 50–100 word bio after THE END.
Payment is £10.00UK (approx $20.00US).
Electronic submissions only to m.i.k.e.@m.i.k.e.philbin.com (remove the dots in m.i.k.e.).
Chimeraworld #6 (new world disorder) will be published by Chimericana Books, late 2009 in American format 6" by 9" trade paperback.
"I want stories depicting THE WORLD AFTER THE COMING REVOLUTION, as mankind returns to a life stripped of Capitalism and Mass Media Propaganda. Is this a worse or a better world, without the Google-fuelled glare of the bankers dictating every move you make? I want insane stories about a travelling life, a journey through real freedom. I want uncensored stories about chaos, uncertainty and anarchy. I want enlightening stories about how the world deals with no money, no banks and no business loans."
Word count 2,000 – 4,000 words, strict. Rich Text Format only. Font: Times Roman, 12 point, single space. Add postal address, email and word count to first page. Add 50–100 word bio after THE END.
Payment is £10.00UK (approx $20.00US).
Electronic submissions only to m.i.k.e.@m.i.k.e.philbin.com (remove the dots in m.i.k.e.).
Chimeraworld #6 (new world disorder) will be published by Chimericana Books, late 2009 in American format 6" by 9" trade paperback.
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Story Reviews
Three reviews of Jupiter #23 are now online:
Annie at Random Thoughts on what I Read - see here.
SFCrowsnest February 2009 issue - see here.
SFRevu February 2009 issue - see here.
Annie at Random Thoughts on what I Read - see here.
SFCrowsnest February 2009 issue - see here.
SFRevu February 2009 issue - see here.
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