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Parsec Short Story Contest 54

A project of PARSEC Ink (see other related projects).

About

All stories must be of the Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror genres. The winning story will be the one that most effectively uses the contest theme as a key element within the genre. Your interpretation of the theme must be integral to the story and not just mentioned in passing.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those with limited publication (see their guidelines for details).

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Open

Dates:
Open to fiction submissions through 31 March 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 3 days, 6 hours). 5
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Other (May vary).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
AI mythology01 Apr 2024 03:59 UTC11
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,500 words.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No No OKText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 24 Mar 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 27 Dec 2007

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