LIGHTSPEED

We are currently closed to submissions. See above or below for our upcoming reading periods. Read our guidelines for more information.

The following submission types are temporarily closed:

SCIENCE FICTION (BIPOC-Only)

SHORT STORY / NOVELETTE An original, unpublished science fiction story. (1501-10,000 words) Open only to writers who identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of color). ⭐ ⭐ Special Submission Period ⭐ ⭐

Currently Closed to Submissions

SCIENCE FICTION

SHORT STORY / NOVELETTE An original, unpublished science fiction story. (1501-10,000 words) Open to all writers.

Currently Closed to Submissions

FANTASY (BIPOC-Only)

SHORT STORY / NOVELETTE An original, unpublished fantasy story. (1501-10,000 words) Open only to writers who identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of color). ⭐ ⭐ Special Submission Period ⭐ ⭐

Currently Closed to Submissions

FANTASY

SHORT STORY / NOVELETTE An original, unpublished fantasy story. (1501-10,000 words) Open to all writers.

Currently Closed to Submissions

SCIENCE FICTION [Flash] (BIPOC-Only)

FLASH FICTION An original, unpublished science fiction flash fiction story. (Up to 1,500 words) Open only to writers who identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of color). ⭐ ⭐ Special Submission Period ⭐ ⭐

Currently Closed to Submissions

SCIENCE FICTION [Flash]

FLASH FICTION An original, unpublished science fiction flash fiction story. (Up to 1,500 words) Open to all writers.

Currently Closed to Submissions

FANTASY [Flash] (BIPOC-Only)

FLASH FICTION An original, unpublished fantasy flash fiction story. (Up to 1,500 words) Open only to writers who identify as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and/or people of color). ⭐ ⭐ Special Submission Period ⭐ ⭐

Currently Closed to Submissions

Opens to Submissions on Friday, June 23, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)
Closes to Submissions on Saturday, July 1, 2023 4:59 AM (UTC)

FANTASY [Flash]

FLASH FICTION An original, unpublished fantasy flash fiction story. (Up to 1,500 words) Open to all writers.

Currently Closed to Submissions

Opens to Submissions on Saturday, July 1, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)
Closes to Submissions on Saturday, July 8, 2023 4:59 AM (UTC)