Urania Award
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An annual literary award sponsored by the Italian magazine "Urania" for contemporary SF novels written in Italian. Established in 1989.
SF (Science Fiction)NovelItalian Literary Award
- Established
- 1989
- Organizer
- Urania (magazine)
- Category
- Genre Fiction
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Open
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
Urania Award (Italian: Premio Urania) is an annual literary competition organized by the Italian SF magazine "Urania," targeting contemporary SF novels in Italian. First held in 1989, winning works are often featured and published in Urania magazine. The selection is conducted by the editorial team and a selection committee, but prizes and conditions may vary by edition.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Publication in Urania magazine or publication opportunity for the winning work (varies by edition)
- Publication in Urania magazine
- Publication opportunity
- Increased recognition from winning
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry submission | Urania editorial team | — | Entry acceptance |
| First round selection | Urania editorial team and preliminary judges | — | — |
| Final selection | Selection committee (including editorial team) | — | Announced in Urania magazine and related sites |
Entry submission
Judges
Urania editorial team
Announcement
Entry acceptance
First round selection
Judges
Urania editorial team and preliminary judges
Final selection
Judges
Selection committee (including editorial team)
Announcement
Announced in Urania magazine and related sites
Criteria
- Must be a long SF novel written in Italian
- Originality
- Quality of style and structure
- Depth of theme and clarity of expression
- Suitability to Urania magazine's editorial policy
Application Tips
Dos
- Always check the submission guidelines (language, word count, format, etc.)
- Complete the work and thoroughly proofread and revise it
- Ensure accurate Italian expression (request proofreading if necessary)
- Research past winning works and magazine trends, and consider the direction of your submission
Don''ts
- Do not submit incomplete manuscripts
- Do not send in a format that ignores the submission rules
- Do not send works of others or content that infringes copyright
From Judges
- Emphasis on originality and consistency of story structure
- The quality of style and expressiveness is important
- SF quality (readability) suitable for Urania magazine is also evaluated
Related Awards
- Premio Omelas