Each year we publish two books, one fiction (speculative, utopian, historical, etc.), and one nonfiction (creative nonfiction, memoir, scientific, historical, etc.).
We seek manuscripts for publication in September 2026 on the theme:
Work/Jobs & AI. With the wide use of AI, the nature and character of work might change the future of humankind.
Fiction/Speculative Fiction: Explore a character’s real conflict—in an ordinary job, a profession, a vocation, or a calling—that takes into account AI. What is AI’s impact on human relationships?
Nonfiction: Given AI and global automation, consider the nature and likely future of work/jobs—in an ordinary job, a profession, a vocation, or a calling. Explore the likely changes, advantages and pitfalls. What is gained or lost? What might be best or worst use of the new technologies?
There is a $10.00 fee for each submission through Submittable platform
You can submit in both fiction and nonfiction category;
Only one submission per genre per writer per year;
Manuscripts must be between 20,000–50,000 words—no longer;
Do not include any identifying information in the body of your document: these are blind submissions;
Please provide a brief cover letter that includes a short, third-person bio with your publication history;
Submission document should be in 12-point font, double-spaced, and PLEASE use a typical font such as Times Roman, Arial, or Calibri. No fancy fonts, or submission will be rejected;
We prefer that you submit in a MS Word.doc format, but will accept pdfs;
Please submit unpublished manuscripts only; previously published single stories or essays are accepted if part of your unpublished manuscript;
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but note that in your cover letter and please notify us immediately if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere;
WE DO NOT ACCEPT AI-GENERATED WORK FOR THIS CONTEST, even though the Theme is AI related
