Flagship

FlagShip is looking for the sort of science fiction and fantasy that we grew up on. We’re looking for thrills and chills. We’re on a quest for heroes and villains. We want narrow escapes, races against time and worlds in the balance. We’re seeking to instill a sense of wonder and optimism that we loved so much in our classic science fiction. We also want to have a purpose beyond mere entertainment. We want to bring our readers more than the literary equivalent of cotton candy. Stories can teach us important lessons about life, the universe, and everything. From science fiction we get the great cautionary tales of Bradbury, and Orwell. From fantasy we get the social commentary of Johnathan Swift and the great sweeping themes of Tolkien. FlagShip is looking for stories with a positive spin. We’re not Utopians. We realize that bad stuff happens, and not everyone that wears a white hat is a good guy. But science fiction and fantasy are primarily forms of escapism. We’re looking for places we’d like to escape TO. Consider us the modern equivalent of Astounding Stories circa 1950. Please realize that audiences have grown substantially more sophisticated in the interim. Write accordingly. We prefer stories that are uplifting and generally optimistic in their outlook and portrayal of humanity (if present in your story) or of intelligent life in general.

Country of Publication

United States