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Future States of Stars
OwlCrate




Description
Future States of Stars is set to be a captivating sci-fi/dystopian fiction anthology tailored for the Upper YA (18+), New Adult, and Adult audiences.

We are specifically seeking stories in the dystopian sci-fi genre with a Black Mirror or Twilight Zone vibe. Authors are encouraged to explore themes of the near-to-far future of states, whether set here on Earth, in space, or in other dimensions.

Consider exploring dystopian themes such as authoritarian regimes, environmental collapse, surveillance societies, loss of individual freedoms, or the impact of advanced technology on humanity.


This market is temporarily closed.


Market Genres
Genres
Horror
Science Fiction
Young Adult

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
6000 to 7500 words
10 cents/word Advance + Royalties

Novelette
7500 to 8000 words
10 cents/word Advance + Royalties



Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only

Market-Provided Data

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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 9 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 0 | Average: 0.00 | Median: 0 | Max: 0
Responded:
-
Accepted:
-
Rejected:
- (0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
55.55%
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
55.55%
Withdrawn:
44.44%

Pending:
There are 100 pending responses. (82 min | 122.45 average | 128 median | 196 max days waiting)
Note: pending statistics may skew high if some users neglect their data.
We recommend querying after the time the market suggests to query.


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Listing added: 6 November 2024


Last officially checked: 26 November 2024


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