Internationalist Science Fiction Contest A project of Old Hedgy Times (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About OLD TIMEY HEDGEHOG Publishing is planning a FREE FICTION CONTEST for an upcoming summer edition of our nerd culture and lit magazine, OLD HEDGY TIMES. This contest will be guest-judged by science fiction writer John Skylar. We want to see internationalist science fiction. That means we are looking for sci-fi tales of countries outside of NATO, where people are interacting with the future in ways that are different than what we’re used to seeing. We want stories where the protagonists are people of colour, women, children, whomever, living their lives in the future of places like Brazil, India, Russia, China, Kenya—anywhere you are not used to seeing. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time contest Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Internationalist Science Fiction Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsOld Hedgy Times CLOSEDOld Timey Hedgehog ON HIATUS Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only