Mixer Publishing Literary Sci-Fi Contest A project of Mixer Publishing (see other related projects). Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About What will win? The story, poem, or graphic narrative that best mixes the literary with science fiction will win a cash prize. What does mixer consider literary? Lyrical or innovative language; innovative style or form; stories and poems that avoid or subvert cliche and make us see the world or culture differently. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Flash Fiction: 50 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 17,500 words.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more 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 allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).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 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 Support this Publisher: Subscribe Mixer Publishing Literary Sci-Fi Contest Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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 ProjectsMixer Publishing DNQ MATUREMixer Publishing Monstrous Hybrids Contest CLOSED MATURE Charges fees for all submissionsSex, Violence, and Satire Contest CLOSED MATURE Charges fees for all submissions 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: 14 Mar 2025Date Added: 09 Nov 2012