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Solarpunk Sunscapes Optimistic Visions of the Future

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About

In addition to hopeful and optimistic solarpunk stories in general, I’m looking for a wide variety of things. I’m looking for stories that take place on land and on sea, underground and up in the air (or space), as well stories that take place in geographically diverse places and communities across the planet. I’m looking for stories that highlight unique solutions and challenges in those different types of places or in different parts of the world. I’m looking for stories about how future societies have solved, overcome, and/or adapted to climate change and how those solutions are led by and put marginalized communities front and center. I’m looking for Afrofuturism, Amazofuturism, etc (#ownvoices). I’m looking for stories with characters who are demographically diverse (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, different religions, geographical regions, etc) and how those identities shape their visions of the future. It’s also wonderful for demographically diverse people to just exist in your story. The theme or plot don’t need to center around identity. I’m looking for stories about how other species live and survive and view the world in the future, and how they interact with future human communities. I’m looking for stories about racial justice, migration, anti-authoritarianism, animal rights, and fascinating futuristic technology that helps us meet the climate challenge and build a better world. I’m also looking for solarpunk stories that aren’t mentioned on this short list of possibilities. And of course, I’m always looking for stories with great character development, and stories with compelling conflict and tension even amidst a better and more utopian world.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Fiction Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Dystopian.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
Topics:
Nature/Environment (Environmental issues, See guidelines), Other (See guidelines).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction500 - 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK NoText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Dystopian.
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
Topics:
Nature/Environment (Environmental issues, See guidelines), Other (See guidelines).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK NoText format submissions
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: 01 Nov 2021
Date Added: 11 Sep 2021

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