Sapiens Plurum Short Fiction Contest

This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2024)

About

Each year, Sapiens Plurum sponsors a short-fiction contest to encourage positive visions for the future. Each year, we select a different sustainability theme.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2016

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,500 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Nature/Environment: See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025