CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - SAMHAIN 2024 ISSUE

Our ability to create stories and tell them is unique to our species. Folk tales allow us to learn about our past and present; fairy tales become allegories for our desires and our struggles.

In our next issue we will delve into the power of myth and storytelling, with a focus on Britain. We’re interested in articles about archetypes and symbols in narratives, mythography and ideas of Britain, the cultural impact of myths, mythical characters, historical allegories, stories as catharsis, transcendence and transformation.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 

We’re looking for well-researched non-fiction pieces (approx. 2000 words) with an academic flair, directed at a popular audience, on the theme described above, with a focus in Britain. It is important that your piece preserves the mystery and enchantment of the themes we’re dealing with. If you’re unsure about the tone, please refer to our previous issues.

We love:

-Articles about folklore, archaeology, weird history, or beliefs which have influenced or directly feature in folk horror and occult fiction.

-Cultural history of folk horror and occult fiction.

-Psychogeography of remote corners of the UK, rooted in history and folklore, with references to the themes that drive the issue.

We’re NOT looking for:

-Film, book, music, or videogame reviews.

-Pieces that discuss why a film, book, or cultural product are/aren’t folk horror.

-Your personal experiences of magic, folklore, or the occult.

-Poetry or fiction.

-Art or illustrations

HELLEBORE is a love letter to the British landscape and the beliefs it inspires. We’re interested in how beliefs from other cultures may have influenced British culture and in post-colonial perspectives, but ultimately we remain focused on Britain.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Send us a short pitch (no more than 200 words), followed by your selected sources, a 2-line bio, and links to your published work, to helleborezine(at)gmail(dot)com, with STORYTELLING WRITING as the subject, before May 26th.

Please understand that we only have one editor and due to the high volume of submissions we can’t provide individual feedback. If we’re interested in publishing your piece, we’ll contact you by May 30th. If you haven’t heard from us by then, please understand your submission hasn’t been successful this time. All contributors are paid. Articles will be due by June 30th.