Framework of the Human Body Anthology
A project of Bell Press (see other related projects).
Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2022). We provide the following information as an archive.
About
This anthology is about the human body and what it carries. It’s about the untold stories we carry on our skin and in our bones: how you got those scars on your arms, the emotional density of having adult acne, the texture of your hair and how you’ve tried to change it, or the rigidness and pressure of weight loss culture. At some point in our lives, we look in the mirror and suddenly notice our bodies in a sort of visceral way. This collection is looking for stories of these moments: from epiphanies, to revelations, to acceptances. Send us your best short stories, poems/art songs, creative nonfiction pieces, personal essays, features, and scripts. We are looking for imaginative writing that has unique description and poetic devices. Unconventional pieces that are relatable, and holds resonance within our readers long after they’ve read your piece. Fabulism, magical realism, speculative fiction, allegories, or anything of the sort is strongly encouraged. We want weird fiction that doesn’t follow any rules, and follows the impulse of our bodies.
Important: Priority given to Canadian work.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 Canada |
Established in 2022 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | One-time publication. |
Fiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, Canadians.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| GGeneral General | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism. |
| FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird. |
| HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird. |
| SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| SShort Story Short Story | 2,500 - 3,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| TToken payment (under 1 US cent per word) +Royalties Token payment (under 1 US cent per word). Royalties. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | Unknown | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, Canadians.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| YEssay Essay | 2,500 - 3,000 words. |
| ZNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | 2,500 - 3,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| TToken payment (under 1 US cent per word) +Royalties Token payment (under 1 US cent per word). Royalties. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | Unknown | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, Canadians.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| GGeneral General | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism. |
| FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird. |
| HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism, Weird/New Weird. |
| SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird. |
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) +Royalties Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem). Royalties. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | Unknown | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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Dates
Last Updated: 15 Jun 2022
Date Added: 09 May 2022
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