Vector

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Vector is the critical journal of the British Science Fiction Association, publishing accessible, intellectually stimulating nonfiction about science fiction, fantasy, science, technology, and related topics for both academic and general audiences.

Submission calls

nonfictionScience FictionFantasyCloses Sep 30Pays: Contributor copy for print edition only

Themed print issue #304: 'Play'. Submit proposals by September 30th, 2026; articles due by November 30th, 2026. Themed articles should relate to SFF and the issue's topic.

nonfictionScience FictionFantasyPays: Contributor copy for print edition only

General nonfiction articles on SFF, science, technology, and related subjects for a general audience (usually 1,000 to 3,500 words); rolling submissions; writing should be intellectually stimulating, accessible, and engaging; no payment; content published under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.

nonfictionScience FictionFantasyPays: Contributor copy for print edition only

Academic articles on SFF (usually 3,500 to 6,000 words); rolling submissions, but as of early 2022 there is a significant queue; writing should be rigorous and accessible; no payment; content published under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.

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