Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Contest

A project of Queer Sci Fi (see other related projects).

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (August 2024)

About

We have four main criteria by which each story will be judged: Is there at least one queer character and obvious queer content? How well does the story incorporate speculative fiction (sci fi, fantasy, paranormal or horror) tropes and concepts? Is the story well-crafted, with a plot, a beginning, a middle, and an end? How well/cleverly is the theme used in the story?

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2014

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

Fiction On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Transgender people, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Paranormal
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Paranormal
Romance Subgenres: Paranormal, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Horror, Romantic Science Fiction
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 300 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $100 for first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2025