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Neil Clarke: Editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, The Best Science Fiction of the Year series, and more. Four-time Hugo Award Winner for Best Editor Short Form. Four-time Chesley Award-winning art director. clarkesworldmagazine.com neil-clarke.com

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Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· 9d

The August issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Ravn J. Silver, Eilis O’Neal, Jordan Alexander, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, E.N. Auslender, Y.M. Pang, and H.H. Pak. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_239 Subscribe today at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

The August issue of Clarkesworld features cover art by Thomas Brissot. A young woman flanked by two robots with large swords aimed straight down appear to be conversing with a tall water bird on the edge of a leafy area. The title is "A Visit To The Oracle" and the bird's beak is open as if speaking. The background fades shows a palace of sorts behind the bird but only whiteness behind the other figures.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· 29d

Home from another great #readercon. Final bit of news...

Flyer: readercon 36, save the date July 8-11, 2027, Burlington Marriott, Burlington MA
Guests of honor: Neil Clarke and Fonda Lee

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Jul 11

Cake in the con suite. 7pm-8pm tonight at @readercon.bsky.social #readercon

Sheet cake with picture of Clarkesworld robot and text : twenty years of Clarkesworld Magazine

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Jul 1

The July issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by K. J. Khan, Fiona Moore, Carlos Hernandez, Ju Chu, Thomas Ha, R.S.A. Garcia, and R.L. Meza. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_238 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art for the July 2026 issue is by Alex Vede features a lone figure facing left and looking slightly up. He stands in an orange and yellow field that also contains a variety of large satellite dishes aimed into the left sky. The dusk sky is blue with stars and two moons (or maybe one is a planet and this is a moon).
Interviews with Tran Nguyen and Meg Elison, article by Gunnar De Winter, and editorial by Neil Clarke. Authors listed are the same as in the post.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Jun 1

The June issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Carrie Vaughn, Claire Jia-Wen, Rebecca Campbell, Pan Haitian, Anne Wilkins, Samantha Murray, and Damián Neri. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_237 Subscriptions available at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art for issue 237 is a mostly yellow water scene. The water itself is blue-green, but it's teeming with yellow plant life and golden brown and yellow fish swim by. The fish have many fins that resemble feathered wings. Their main bodies are covered with lidded eyes.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Jun 1

Hey NJ science fiction and fantasy fans: @isabel.kim and I will be at the B&N Clifton (395 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07014) on June 2nd (starting at 6:30PM) to discuss her novel Sublimation. Great opportunity to get a signed copy of a book I've been looking forward to.

Pictures of Isabel J. Kim and Neil Clarke in circles next to the book cover for Sublimation. Repeats the location and date information from the post and has a QR code for reserving tickets. There are no possums in this image.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· May 31

Thank you Locus and Locus Award voters!

2026 Locus Awards for Best Magazine to clarkesworld and best editor Neil clarke

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· May 14

It's time for our annual and very localized guerrilla marketing campaign. Signed copies of Clarkesworld Magazine are now in the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk's little free library.

The blue box for the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk's little free library, overlooking the ocean. Glass panel on front reveals several books and a stack of Clarkesworld Magazine issues

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· May 1

The May issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Louis Inglis Hall, Tia Tashiro, Nick Wolven, Sheri Singerling, Grace Chan, Raahem Alvi, and Zhao Haihong. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_236 Subscriptions available at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art is "Beastly" by Lisa Falkenstern. A black furred monkey with a monocle and orange eyes is smoking a cigarette in a holder. They are wearing a fur coat and have one hand in a pocket. The smoke from the cigarette blows in a wavy line up, over their head, and to the left.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Apr 17

Trying something new. This Saturday, Clarkesworld will have a table at Geek Flea in Kearny, NJ. Hours are 10AM-3PM. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by.

Text: Grab what you're eyein' at Geek Flea. Arts, Crafts, Collectibles, Snacks. 663 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ. April 18, 10AM - 3PM.
Image: One-eyed, green, furry sea monster with many arms holds a sailing vessel and a sailor. Two figures are trying to swim away.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Apr 10

Friday is a great day to subscribe. clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/ (Ok, so any day is good, but why wait?)

Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworld robot looks to the right where the cover of issue 235 is located. It features a tall spacecraft floating over a dockyard in a pink and purple sky.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Apr 3

Our April 2026 issue features stories by Ryan Cole, Tania Fordwalker, Rajeev Prasad, K. J. Khan, Nadia W. Aldsen, Malena Salazar Maciá, and Abby Nicole Yee. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_235 Please considering subscribing at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover for issue 235 of Clarkesworld is by Ian McQue and features a craft floating above dockyards. Background is a hazy purple. Smaller ships float nearby. This issue includes interviews with John Chu and Suzanne Palmer, an article by Jason Collins, and an editorial by Neil Clarke.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Apr 1

Our April 2026 issue features stories by Ryan Cole, Tania Fordwalker, Rajeev Prasad, Katherine Khan, Nadia W. Aldsen, Malena Salazar Maciá, and Abby Nicole Yee. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_235 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Apr 1

I'm speechless.

Screencap of Netflix newsroom website featuring an announcement of a four-year deal with Clarkesworld to create a new science fiction anthology series.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 26

Who says there isn't money in short fiction? (I know. I know. Scam. Let me dream a little.)

Message reads:
Hi Neil,

We can secure between 2 and 35 million for Clarkesworld Magazine,

Our association of single and multi-family offices with HNW individuals are interested in potential new ventures including Clarkesworld Magazine and other actors in this industry.

Would that be something you'd consider?

Warm regards,
Rebecca

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 24

Ok. Another round of reading short story submissions at 25000 feet. Rejections currently dropping over Florida.

Screen showing a flight to Newark's current stats: 496mph ground speed with 33mph tailwind at 25112 ft altitude. -18F outside

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 23

#icfa47 is over, but I'm still here until tonight. This is my office for today. Currently reading slush.

My feet on a table at the gazebo over the lake behind the hotel. Sign on the fence reads do not feed the alligators. Call... to report feeding or molesting

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 21

Another treasure from #icfa47. Signed, uncorrected proof copy of Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler.

Book cover is red with black line drawing of crow. Other wing patterns behind.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 19

First #icfa47 treasure. Signed copy of The Subtle Art of Folding Space by @johnchu.bsky.social

Book cover is set in blue background. Food in three planes changes to planets as you go lower. Hands grab with chopsticks

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 4

We're all set for tomorrow. #awp26 Now I have to figure out what to do with my evenings.

Clarkesworld booth at awp. Issues out on the tables. Banners hung with care

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 3

We're heading to AWP in Baltimore this week. If you'll be there, drop by booth #442 and say hi.

Going to AWP?
See you at booth 442.
Clarkesworld robot (head and shoulders) looks to the right, where the cover of issue #234 is located. Includes url clarkesworldmagazine.com in the lower left corner.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Mar 1

Our March 2026 issue features stories by David D. Levine, R.L. Meza, Carolyn Zhao, Thomas Ha, Wanxiang Fengnian, Thoraiya Dyer, and Marissa Lingen. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_234 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Pascal Blanché features a blue skinned person wearing red-orange partial armor and helmet. They are sitting on a raised red piece of machinary in front of a large yellow sun on a bright yellow background. Smoke trails in from the lower right. Their helmeted head looks forward while they hold a large round device in both hands. Cables lead from the device to the helmet. Art is titled "Long Distance Call." Also in this issue: interviews with J.M. Sidorova and Rebecca Roanhorse, article by Benjamin C. Kinney, and the final results our annual readers' poll.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Feb 20

Today is the 3rd slopiversary of us having to temporarily close submissions. The problem of "AI"-generated submissions hasn't gone away and is still a huge waste of our time. House policy remains the same: #noAI stories, translation, art, or anything else.

Post from twitter on our @clarkesworld account from 11:48AM on Feb 20, 2023. "Submissions are currently closed. It shouldn't be hard to guess why."

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Feb 11

It's time for your periodic reminder that we count on subscriptions to keep the lights on. clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/ Thank you.

Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Picture of the Clarkesworld robot looking over at the cover of our February issue. That cover features a robot looking out at the sea while standing on the beach with their hands clasped behind their back. The water comes gently towards their feet. Peaceful ocean and sky. A contemplative moment of peace. Cover art by Matt Dixon.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Feb 1

Our February 2026 issue features stories by Sarah Pauling, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, Raahem Alvi, Claire Jia-Wen, Fiona Moore, Rich Larson, and Louis Inglis Hall. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_233 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Matt Dixon features a robot with his back to the viewer standing on the beach near the water as it looks out onto the sea. Also in this issue: interviews with James Sallis and Michael Swanwick, article by Terry Franklin, and the results of the first round of our readers poll.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Jan 1

Our first issue of the year features stories by Samantha Murray, M. L. Clark, Nika Murphy, James Patrick Kelly, Ju Chu, A. W. Prihandita, and Seth Chambers. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_232 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by li moly features a large mecha in the distance framed by trees. A human looks at it from a path. Only the upper half of the mecha is visible. May be partially buried or leaning against raised ground. Some vegetation is on it, suggesting that it hasn't moved in a while.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Dec 19

It appears as though SFWA has had a very quick change of heart and is now back on the right side of this. Shouldn't have happened in the first place. New Nebula Awards eligibility rules for generated text are now:

Previous Text:

“Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.”

New Text:

“Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.”

-and-

Previous Text:

“Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot”

New Text:

“Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and those works will be disqualified.”

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Dec 19

Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2. www.sfwa.org/complete-neb... This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI

11 In order to be eligible for any award, the work must include at least one (1) credited writer.
Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.
Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Dec 1

The December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.T. Ester, Michelle Z. Jin, Anne Wilkins, Ferenc Samsa, Robert Reed, Rob Gillham, and Madeleine Vigneron. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_231 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

The cover for issue 231 is "The Brood" by Kristen Kest. Image features transparent egg sacks with winged insects in various stages of development. Scene is mostly tans and browns, but the insects' heads are green.

Clarkesworld@clarkesworldmagazine· Nov 17

In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.) clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/