Laughs in Space
Description
Science fiction is often a very serious genre, but it shares something with comedy in that it can reflect the world back to us, inspire us, evoke our curiosity, and help us to appreciate human creativity and wit. Many of us find our route to a love of science fiction via comedy, too, be it through the books or radio plays of Douglas Adams, watching Red Dwarf or Doctor Who(or reading the books), or getting into the MCU.
As an editor, I’ve been championing science fiction for many years. As a stand-up comedian, much the same! So naturally I wanted to bring out an anthology of humorous science fiction.
What I’m looking for:
Short fiction stories from 2000 words to 9000 words*.
I’m looking for great stories first and foremost, with relatable characters. They do not need to be riddled with dad jokes or puns. They do not need to be set in space! They do need to fit the broad remit of science fiction, but any kind of science fiction or humour is welcome, be it silly, generic parody*, grotesque, or black humour.
As an editor, I’ve been championing science fiction for many years. As a stand-up comedian, much the same! So naturally I wanted to bring out an anthology of humorous science fiction.
What I’m looking for:
Short fiction stories from 2000 words to 9000 words*.
I’m looking for great stories first and foremost, with relatable characters. They do not need to be riddled with dad jokes or puns. They do not need to be set in space! They do need to fit the broad remit of science fiction, but any kind of science fiction or humour is welcome, be it silly, generic parody*, grotesque, or black humour.
This listing is permanently closed for submissions. This may mean one of several things:
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- The publication website is not down, but it appears to have been inactive for more than a year.
Market Genres
Genres
HumorScience Fiction
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
2000 to 3000 words
2 cents/word
Short Story
3000 to 7000 words
1 cent/word
Short Story
7000 to 7500 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Novelette
7500 to 9000 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Reprints
Short Story
2000 to 3000 words
2 cents/word
Short Story
3000 to 7000 words
1 cent/word
Short Story
7000 to 7500 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Novelette
7500 to 9000 words
Less than 1 cent/word
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
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Listing added: 8 March 2024
Last officially checked: 14 March 2024