The Mike Resnick Memorial Award

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Call for Submissions

Best Science Fiction Short Story by a New Author

This is an annual award sponsored by Galaxy's Edge magazine (published by Arc Manor) and Dragon Con that celebrates new authors. As well as publishing hundreds of books as author and editor, Mike Resnick was known for his "Writer Children"—paying it forward by helping new writers start their careers. This award was created to honor his memory and continue on his legacy by spotlighting the wonderful new voices in the writing world.

For more information on eligibility and how to submit, please click View Submissions Guidelines.

PLEASE NOTE: If you had already submitted to the 2022 Awards via the email address resnick@arcmanor.com prior to November 1st, 2021, please resubmit again through this portal. Due to an internal glitch, some submissions may not have been received.

And, most of all, HAPPY WRITING!

Submissions are closed for The Mike Resnick Memorial Award

Submissions closed on April 15th, 2022.

This submission portal will reopen again from between September 1, 2022, and April 15, 2023, for entries to be submitted for the 2023 Award.

Thanks to all who have submitted in the past, and good luck to all who will submit in the future!