Future States of Stars Anthology

A project of OwlCrate Press

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (November 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We are specifically seeking stories in the dystopian sci-fi genre with a Black Mirror or Twilight Zone vibe. Authors are encouraged to explore themes of the near-to-far future of states, whether set here on Earth, in space, or in other dimensions.
Consider exploring dystopian themes such as authoritarian regimes, environmental collapse, surveillance societies, loss of individual freedoms, or the impact of advanced technology on humanity.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, New adults, Young adults.

Genres:

Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dystopian

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 8,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.10/word.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026