ESP's Into The Black Short Story Contest

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The ESP Into the Black Writing Contest invites writers to explore the concept of basic individual income through speculative fiction. Participants are encouraged to submit short stories that envision how guaranteed financial support could transform society, particularly in addressing economic disparities. The contest emphasizes the significance of economic security as a central theme in science fiction. Submissions are due by November 1, 2017, with a maximum length of 5,000 words and a prize of $12,000 for the best entry. The contest aims to stimulate discussions about the future of economics and its impact on humanity.
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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.

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