Cars Against Humanity Anthology A project of Scorched Earth Press Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2022). We provide the following information as an archive. About Cars Against Humanity, a volume of nonfiction pieces whose goal is to illuminate the many ways in which cars, and the infrastructure built to support them, constrict (human) life. We want the essays in this volume to help readers understand the deadly automotive ecologies that have emerged around the world over the past century. Because we expect this anthology to provoke as wide as possible a discussion about whether the sacrifices we’ve made for cars are worth it, we especially welcome: Submissions that address the peculiarities of a local transit culture Submissions by people who don’t think of themselves as writers or scholars Submissions from authors outside the global North Although essays may contain a personal element, contributions should focus on description and exploration of the anti-life ecology created by cars. We’re not looking for: essays on carbon emissions and global warming (this volume will focus on local ecologies), personal stories about driver-caused death and injury (unless such stories are situated as part of a broader ecological analysis), essays written by cars pretending to be people. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 500 - 4,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines. Society/Culture: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Royalties Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). Royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Cars Against Humanity Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only