The Subtopian News Competition A project of The Subtopian (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2016) About The Subtopian features a kind of "fake news" writing we call sci-fi journalism. News from the Future is your opportunity to take a current event and write about it as though you are looking at it a year from now, or five years from now, or twenty years...whatever you wish. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year Fiction Believed Defunct Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Subgenres: Alternate History, Contemporary/Near Future, DystopianLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to 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: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their webpage was not functioning on our last visit.Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update The Subtopian News Competition 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 Projects2113: An Oral History of the Future CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Subtopian BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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