Divergent Terror: The Crossroads of Queerness and Horror

A project of Off Limits Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2022). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Essays exploring the intersection of queerness and the horror genre. Was there a specific film that you connected with that made you a horror fan? A type of horror or trope that speaks to you particularly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2022

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Nonfiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, All sexual identities.

Lengths:

Essay: 2,500 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026