About
Clarkesworld is a science fiction and fantasy magazine first published in October 2006. Each issue contains interviews, thought-provoking articles and at least four pieces of original fiction. Their fiction is also available in ebook editions/subscriptions, audio podcasts, print issues, and in our print/ebook anthologies. Clarkesworld has been recognized with a World Fantasy Award, three Hugo Awards, and a British Fantasy Award. Stories from Clarkesworld have been nominated for or won the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, BSFA, Sturgeon, Locus, Shirley Jackson, Ditmar, Aurora, Aurealis, WSFA Small Press and Stoker Awards.
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Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 2006 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
| AAudio Publication | Audio Publication | Published 12 x per year. |
| EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 12 x per year. |
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 12 x per year. |
Fiction Open
Science fiction need not be "hard" SF, but rigor is appreciated. Fantasy can be folkloric, contemporary, surreal, etc.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Slipstream, Supernatural. |
| SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future, Hard Science Fiction, Slipstream, Soft Science Fiction. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Surrealist.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 7,500 words. |
| TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 15,000 words. |
| ANovella Novella | 15,000 - 22,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Open
Clarkesworld Magazine is looking for articles of interest to readers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We are looking for a wide range of types of article including, but not limited to: discussions of the genre publishing business, essays on the writing process and the reading experience, scientific material that might be of use in SF stories, and so on.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Literature/Books (Writing, See guidelines), Science (General, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| RArticle Article | Up to 2,500 words. |
| YEssay Essay | Up to 2,500 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Open
Genre art doesn't have to look genre. It can, but we strongly suggest that you take a look at the cover art from prior issues.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Illustration.
- Art Styles:
- Fantastical, Science fiction art.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| AArtwork Artwork | Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | Unknown | Unknown | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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