Future Worlds Prize Opens

The Future Worlds Prize for Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers of Colour, formerly the Gollancz and Rivers of London BAME SFF Award, is open now to submissions from unpublished writers of color based in the UK until June 25, 2021. The winner will receive £4,000, one runner-up £2,000, and up to six shortlisted authors will each receive £800. All will also receive mentoring from one of the prize’s publishing partners. The prize is funded by author Ben Aaronovitch and actor Adjoa Andoh.

For more information, see the prize’s website.

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