Paying Sci-Fi Markets

This outing, we're going to take a look at several science-fiction publishers and contests. As usual, this market listing contains one publisher, one magazine, and one contest. These listings are taken directly from the 2007 Writer's Market, but you are urged to spend some time researching any outlet to which you are considering submitting. whenever possible, online resources (links, e-mail addresses, etc.) have been provided. If you do not know the lingo and acronyms, you are in over your head.

• Amazing Journeys Magazine
  Journey Books Publishing
  3205 Hwy. 431
  Spring Hill, TN 37174
  (615) 791-8006
  
  • Quarterly. Sample copy for $7.99+SASE; writing guidelines for SASE.
    
  • 80% Freelance-written, byline provided. Pays on acceptance - publishes 1-12 months later. 1/4-2¢/word, $10 minimum. Accepts 20-30 mss/year, FNASR, length: 2-6000 words. Lead-time: 3 months, accepts mss by mail or e-mail.
    
  • "Designed to stimulate the sense without offending them, we intend to reintroduce the style of writing that made the Golden Age of science-fiction 'golden'. Don't try to shock us; entertain us. Also, extra comments on how you, as an author, can broaden our subscription base or sell our magazine is greatly appreciated in your cover letter. Absolutely no sexual content. Profanity is greatly restricted (none is preferred)."
  
  
• Science Fiction/Fantasy Short Story Contest
  Science Fiction Writers of Earth
  PO Box 121293
  Fort Worth, TX 76121
  
  • Deadline: October 30^th. $5.00 entry fee; $2.00/additional. 2-7500 words.
    
  • 1^st-Place: $200, published on website.
    
  • 2^nd-Place: $100
    
  • 3^rd-Place: $50
    
  • Guidelines for SASE.
  
  
• Ace Science Fiction and Fantasy
  Imprint of the Berkley Publishing Group
  Penguin Group, USA, Inc.
  375 Hudson St.
  New York, NY 10014
  (212) 366-2000
  
  • Pub. HC, SC, TPB. Query with SASE, no simultaneous submissions. 75 titles/year, within 1-2 years of acceptance.
    
  • Royalties, Advance.

Good luck with everything and make sure to let us know if you have any success!

© C Harris Lynn, 2008