For 2017, the Futurescapes Contest theme is “Blue Sky Cities.” They’re seeking stories set in a near-future city where significant strides have been made toward improving air quality, climate adaptation, or even net positive impacts on climate and air quality. Entries must be works of prose not to exceed 8,000 words in length.
Prizes: $2,000 Prize for first place; 5 runners up each receive $500; Publication in anthology distributed to mayors, governors, and members of the U.S. Congress.
Entry fee: FREE for the first entry
Deadline: October 13, 2017.
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