Dear Fear An Anthology of Recovery to the Foods We No Longer Fear

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Dear Fear is a collection of inspiring messages from those with experience in recovery from food obsession and eating disorders. In this anthology of poems, essays, and other creative nonfiction, writers use the container of letters to their fear foods to send hope, encourage sovereignty, and extend companionship to others who’ve been where they were.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.)
The fee range is USD $3 to $30 (below average to above average for anthologies that charge).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Lifestyle: Food and Drink.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 45 lines; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Lifestyle: Food and Drink.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 6 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Mixed media.
Collage.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Duosuma submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Dear Fear Submission Statistics

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Pending

1 response is pending (54 days waiting).

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 21 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Aug 2026.
Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:34 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Dates

Last Updated: 30 Sep 2026