Dissections The Journal of Contemporary Horror

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Dissections is an international horror and dark fantasy e-journal that provides a rich opportunity for academics, critics and creative writers and artists to publish alongside each other. We welcome essays on 20th and 21st century horror and dark fantasy, including film, fiction and images. We also publish some short creative fiction, poetry and artwork.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 2006

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Lengths:

Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Critical, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.

Lengths:

Artwork:

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Dark.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 27 May 2026

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