The Roswell Award for short science fiction by adults (18+) from across the globe is an international competition presented by the Light Bringer Project and Sci-Fest L.A. Past submissions have come from dozens of countries including Malawi, Ethiopia, Singapore, Brazil, Germany, Sweden, Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, England, America, Kazakhstan, and others.
Four to six finalists are chosen and their stories are read by celebrity guests on stage at LitFest Pasadena in May. First, second, and third place prizes, as well as certificates, are awarded to both finalists and the honorable mentions at the reading. Artemis Journal and Hollywood NOW will also present the Women Hold Up Half the Sky Award for the best feminist themed science fiction story.
Open to adults (18+) worldwide.
Stories must be original, unpublished, and 1,500 words or fewer.
One submission per author. No fee to submit.
Deadline: Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at 11:59pm PST.
Prizes: First - $500; Second - $250; Third - $100; and Women Hold Up Half the Sky Award - Dual publication in Artemis Journal and Hollywood NOW site plus $100
Details and entry info here.
(The same group runs a teen contest, The Tomorrow Prize, that is open exclusively to high school students in Los Angeles County, California. Information is available on the same page.)
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