This project is the 18th Sogen SF Short Story Award, seeking unpublished science fiction short stories in a broad sense. Selected winners will receive prize money, publication in the magazine "Shimi no Techō," digital publication, audiobook adaptation, and a wristwatch. Submissions must include a synopsis and adhere to strict formatting requirements.
What selected participants may receive
Publication in "Shimi no Techō" magazine
Digital publication of the winning work
Audiobook adaptation via "kikubon"
300,000 prize money
Wristwatch (main prize)
Eligibility
Unpublished works (not previously published in commercial media)
Sci-fi short stories (broadly defined)
No double submissions to other awards
AI-generated content permitted with strict disclosure
No physical manuscript returns
Fees
Application fee: Not specified
Other costs: Not specified
Key dates
Deadline: January 12, 2027
Results announced on organizer’s website
Application materials
Manuscript (text format for web; A4 print for postal)
Synopsis (40x40 characters, one page)
Additional notes
AI-generated content allowed: Full-AI submissions limited to one per entrant; partial-AI usage requires disclosure
Finalists undergo two-week revision before final selection
Postal submissions require specific paper orientation and binding
Text formatting: Ruby annotations use ｜ＸＹＺ《ａｂｃ》 format
Personal data used only for award communications
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