Lightspeed (magazine)

Lightspeed is a science fiction and fantasy magazine, published online and in ebook formats. It was founded in June 2010 by editor-in-chief John Joseph Adams. Its initial funding was obtained through a Kickstarter campaign.

Lightspeed publishes original science fiction and fantasy short stories, novellas, and flash fiction, as well as reprints of classic science fiction and fantasy tales. The magazine is known for its high editorial standards and has published work by many acclaimed authors in the genre, including Neil Gaiman, Ursula K. Le Guin, N.K. Jemisin, and Ted Chiang.

Each month, Lightspeed features a mix of science fiction and fantasy stories, along with author interviews, articles, and book reviews. The magazine has won numerous awards, including multiple Hugo Awards for Best Semiprozine.

Lightspeed also publishes themed issues and anthologies, often focusing on specific subgenres or topics within science fiction and fantasy. It operates under a professional-rates payment model for original fiction. The magazine aims to be a platform for diverse voices and perspectives within the science fiction and fantasy community.