StarShipSofa
Description
In a word: science-fiction. From the soft, social science fiction to the unabashed pulpy stuff to the vigorous hard SF. We welcome all sub-genres and all variety of punks in all their colours. From high-octane action to quiet philosophical stories, we’re after it all.
The exception is that the SF element must be the backbone of the story. It cannot be an afterthought, or simple window dressing. It can be subtle, but it has to be the story’s foundation. If you take away the speculative element and the story still stands, then it’s not science-fiction and it is not for us.
The exception is that the SF element must be the backbone of the story. It cannot be an afterthought, or simple window dressing. It can be subtle, but it has to be the story’s foundation. If you take away the speculative element and the story still stands, then it’s not science-fiction and it is not for us.
Market Genres
Genres
Science FictionMarket Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
3000 to 5000 words
1 cent/word
Short Story
5000 to 7000 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Reprints
Short Story
3000 to 5000 words
1 cent/word
Short Story
5000 to 7000 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language and Translations
Estimated Response: 60 days
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language and Translations
Estimated Response: 60 days
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Market Response Data
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Count:
There are 44 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 57 | Average: 238.63 | Median: 242 | Max: 367
Responded:
81.81%
Accepted:
2.27% - avg 157 days
Rejected:
79.54% - avg 240 days
(20.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
2.27%
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
2.27%
Withdrawn:
15.90%
Pending:
There are 53 pending responses.
(1 min | 131 average | 129 median | 349 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 11 March 2013
Last officially checked: 15 January 2023