What it is
Clarkesworld is a Hugo Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine publishing original short fiction, non-fiction articles, and podcast versions of stories. Founded by Neil Clarke in 2006, the magazine has won three Hugo Awards for Best Semiprofessional Magazine and published hundreds of stories that have been nominated for or won major genre awards. While not a solarpunk magazine specifically, Clarkesworld frequently publishes stories with solarpunk themes and ecological dimensions.
Why we picked this
Clarkesworld is where solarpunk meets mainstream science fiction. Stories published here reach the broader SFF readership, introducing solarpunk concepts and ecological themes to audiences who might never pick up a dedicated solarpunk publication. The magazine's editorial quality is among the highest in the genre, and its climate-themed stories are consistently among the most thoughtful and technically accomplished published anywhere.
Key takeaways
- Three Hugo Awards for Best Semiprofessional Magazine, with multiple Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated stories published annually.
- Free to read online with optional subscription, making high-quality speculative fiction accessible regardless of budget.
- The magazine's podcast produces audio versions of every story, extending reach to listeners and providing another format for engaging with solarpunk-adjacent fiction.