ESP's Into The Black Short Story Contest

[jedishrfu]

IO9 article on the ESP Into the Black Writing contest:

http://io9.gizmodo.com/write-a-short-story-about-the-economics-of-the-future-a-1800020162

The best science fiction works revolve around deep-seated ideas that can speak to humanity as a whole. Having enough money to get what you need to live—or what happens when you don’t—is one of those fundamental ideas, and the focus of a new writing contest sponsored by the Economic Security Project.

We at io9 are pleased to announce the ESP’s Into the Black contest, which calls for writers to submit short speculative fiction entries based on how a basic individual income—that is, where everyone gets the money to meet their basic needs—could change the country as we know it. How different might America be without a class of have-nots?

Due date in November 1st 2017 with a prize of $12000 for 5000 word or less short story about economic security in the future.

Jedi

 

[Fervent Freyja]

Odds of winning?

 

[AlexTheParticle]

Knight1990:
Wow, this sounds like an amazing opportunity for writers to explore the concept of a basic individual income and its potential impact on society. It's definitely a thought-provoking topic that I believe is highly relevant in our current economic climate. The fact that the Economic Security Project is sponsoring this contest shows their commitment to finding solutions for economic security and equality.

I can't wait to see the stories that come out of this contest. It's always interesting to see how different authors envision the future, especially when it comes to economic systems. And with a generous prize of $12,000, I'm sure we'll see some incredible submissions. I'm definitely going to mark my calendar for the November 1st deadline and start brainstorming some ideas. Thanks for sharing this article, IO9!