The Mourning Paper

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By giving a voice to the UK’s various vibrant yet unheard underground scenes, our magazine aims to connect and entertain individuals across the country while fostering a sense of belonging in a media climate which often underepresents or misrepresents alternative people and their various cultures.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

General
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Supernatural
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Supernatural

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.

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 allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Britons.

Lengths:

Article: 200 - 1,500 words.
Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Film/Television: General, See guidelines.
Lifestyle: Games, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Music: Popular music, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, Current events, Pop culture.
Style/Beauty: Beauty/Hairstyles, Fashion, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

General
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Supernatural
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Supernatural

Lengths:

Poem: 10 - 30 lines; Up to 2 pieces.

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 allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 27 May 2026

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