Baen’s is having a short story contest. Up to 8,000 words that shows near future SF. Prize is publication in Baen’s Universe at current (pro) rates. Free entry. Electronic only (rtf attachment). Submit by April 1, 2009.
WHAT WE DO WANT TO SEE:
Moon bases, Mars colonies, orbital habitats, space elevators, asteroid mining, artificial intelligence, nano-technology, realistic spacecraft, heroics, sacrifice, adventure.WHAT WE DON’T WANT TO SEE:
Stories that show technology or space travel as evil or bad, Star Wars type galactic empires, paranormal elements, UFO abductions.
That’s my kind of story. I have several that, if I ever finish the damn things, will fit right into this.
Breaking into a pro market by climbing out of the slush pile is damn near impossible. The contest will insure that at least one of us struggling writers will make a pro sale.