Enter short fiction up to 17,000 words from emerging sci-fi, fantasy, and dark fantasy writers. Only open to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel or more than one novelette or more than three short stories in any medium. Deadline quarterly, no entry fee. Prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500 quarterly with an annual Gold Award of $5,000. Go to writersofthefuture.com for more details.