Let your stories fly
21 Futures is more than just a publisher;
our network allows authors to power world-changing ideas.
How we help authors
At 21 Futures, we publish original fiction in the cypherpunk, libertarian, sci-finance and bitcoin genre.
Our mission is to give power to world-changing ideas through story.
We publish several original titles each year, including our short-fiction anthologies.
21 Futures is currently open to submissions.
As an imprint of Konsensus Network, we also help fiction authors through our hybrid publishing services. Authors select the right services to help them shape and produce their masterpiece. Together, we send it out into the world.
Hybrid publishers outside the freedom space will take your money, but they will lack the niche expertise and desire to make your book succeed.
21 Futures is run by a passionate team of freedom-loving editors and professionals. We only accept the highest quality manuscripts because we want to champion work that we believe in too.
Our Publishing Services
As an imprint of Konsensus Network, we provide:
Cover design
Marketing services
Print and distribution
Editing and proofreading
Typesetting and interior design
language services and translation
We create bespoke packages to give authors the ultimate flexibility . You maintain ownership and control of your work, and you keep ALL the royalties earned.
Our Books
Submissions guidelines
Submit your manuscript for assessment via the form.
21 Futures publishes book-length fiction which focuses on cypherpunk, libertarian, and freedom ideals.
We're looking for characters which drive empathy, compelling stories, and novel ideas.
Finished manuscripts only (no pitches please).
We do not publish poetry, plays, or non-fiction.
Please complete the form with as much detail as possible to help us best assess your work.
Upload your first chapter (or up to 10,000 words).
Authors retain the copyright to their work. Manuscripts will not be shared outside the editorial team and will not be kept on file.
After assessment, we'll get back to you within 21 days, outlining the best route forward for publication.
For questions on rights, sponsorship and partnerships, please use the contact page.
21 Futures Blog
REVIEW - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
A review of classic libertarian fiction by 21 Futures contributor and author DJ Bodden. ...more
Review
February 25, 2025•2 min read
FICTION - To Have and to Hodl
A Maldives honeymoon goes from sats on the beach to boating accident when Alison finally honours a pact to share her new husband's interest in the magic internet money, learning more than she'd bargai... ...more
Fiction
February 25, 2025•20 min read
FICTION - The Fable of the Tyrant Alchemist
First, the quiet came. Each day, the markets grew quieter, the people hungrier. A farmer stared at wilted crops, dread settling in his heart. ...more
Fiction
February 25, 2025•22 min read
OPINION - The Rapid Rise of Bitcoin Fiction
Written stories have been crucial to spreading ideas for centuries. And with bitcoin now on the radar of traditional finance and legacy media, fiction is helping to build understanding and speed up ad... ...more
Fiction ,Review
February 19, 2025•3 min read
FICTION - The Facility
A flawless red sky stretches out past the hills — means the end is coming. Ain’t seen nothing like it in my forty-three years on this planet, and I’ve seen a lot of horrors. ...more
Fiction
February 19, 2025•18 min read
FICTION - Are We or Are We Not
There was a genuine reason to work the code words in seamlessly. Malbots tended to detect extra security in conversations and increase the level of attack in the hope that there was a bitcoin transfer... ...more
Fiction
February 19, 2025•10 min read
Publish your story with 21 futures
21 Futures is open to established and emerging fiction writers.
We feature several stories each month on our blog.
We publish cypherpunk, libertarian, sci-finance and bitcoin themed fiction.
Our editors are looking for gripping, human-interest stories with emotional impact.
They want strong characters, high stakes, and moments of epiphany and change.
We also publish book reviews (same genres as above).
We do not accept poetry, essays, articles, or diatribes.
For book reviews, we suggest under 1,000 words.
For stories, we suggest under 5,000 words.
Currently, we don't offer payment for publication on our blog.
However, authors can include their lightning address to garner tips.
We also post stories on NOSTR. All zaps earned by the post will be forwarded to the author's wallet.
Email your story or review as a document (no PDFs) to [email protected].
Please include a short author bio and a photo if you wish.
We will get back to you within 21 days.
There are currently no open calls for anthology stories.
