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ISSUE 5
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
RELEASE DATE: MAY 1ST

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THEME: SLEEP

Close your eyes and drift into the unknown, where dreams become nightmares, and the line between waking and sleeping blurs. In the world of sleep, time is fluid, fears are amplified, and every flicker of movement might just be something reaching for you.

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For Issue 5, we’re seeking submissions that explore the theme of 'Sleep'—whether it’s the horror of sleepless nights, the terror of waking up in a dream, or the eerie calm of eternal slumber. Think: the fever-dream horrors of A Nightmare on Elm Street, the haunting unease of sleep paralysis, or an insomniac descending into madness.

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Do you have a story that will keep our readers awake at night? Step into the dreamscape and bring your nightmares to life. Submissions open January 1st 2025.

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For your inspiration:

🔗 Pinterest

🔗 Writing Prompts

 

Sub-genres that we think would be perfect for this: Slasher, Supernatural Horror, Psychological Horror, Demonic Possession, Ghost stories

GUIDELINES

Accepted Genres
Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction and Poetry.
Horror and all sub-genres of Horror.

Word Count
Max 2,000 words. 

Format
Word Document (or equivalent)/Google Sheets. Any font/space/margins etc.

Multiple Submissions
A maximum of 2 submissions per person per issue.

 

Simultaneous Submissions
Yes!

Publication History 
Divinations Magazine accepts both previously published and unpublished works.

If your work has been previously published, please ensure that you have the correct copyright permissions from the publisher before submitting.

We won't consider the following:
 

  1. Works that promote hateful/discriminatory content, and submitting such will result in an instant ban for future publication for the author.
     

  2. Works written using AI, unless explicitly stated that this is a part of the work's theme.

     

EXPEDITED SUBMISSIONS

No more waiting around - for $2.50, you will be able to expedite your submission response. This means that you will receive an acceptance/rejection decision within 48 hours.

How to: 

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  • Please donate before submission using our Ko-Fi.

  • On our submission form, please ensure that you check the "Expedited Submission" option.

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Terms & Conditions:

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  • This is per submission. Should you choose to submit multiple submissions, you will need to donate for each work.

  • You will receive this via the email that you have provided on our submission form.

  • If there are any extenuating factors on our side which mean that we are unable to fulfil this promise, you can expect to receive a full refund.

  • Please note that the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Team are largely based in the UK, and so work on GMT hours.

  • Your donation will go towards funding our previous issues. You can find further details here: https://www.divinationsmagazine.co.uk/expenses

GENERAL FAQ

What language should I submit in? 
English please.

Where do you accept submissions from?
Anywhere! We're not limited by geographies.
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When can I expect to hear back? 
This varies per issue. For Issue 5, the submission period runs from January 1st to January 31st, meaning the latest you will hear from us is by February 4th —a maximum wait of 34 days from the submission opening date. 
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Do you read submissions as they come in?
Yes, we review submissions on a rolling basis during the submission window. This helps us manage the workload and ensures a quicker response time.

Will I receive feedback? 
Yes! We rely on your submissions, so we're big believers that giving feedback is the least that we can do. If you choose to receive it, you will receive up to 100 words of personalised feedback. You can expect to receive this within 1 month of a decision.
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How many submissions will be published per issue? 
Our goal is 15 - this may vary from issue to issue, depending on factors like submission length.
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Do you charge submission fees? 
Unless you choose to opt for expedited submission, Divinations Magazine will never charge authors to submit to us.

Do you accept explicit content? 
Think R rated, rather than NC-17.
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What about compensation?
As Divinations Magazine is still in its early stages, we are currently unable to offer compensation to authors. However, once we reach a break-even point, we intend to implement a compensation structure for our contributors.

What about copyright? 
It's all yours! All of our authors will retain full copyright of their submitted, accepted and published works. For a copy of a sample contract, please get in touch.
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For any further queries, contact us here.

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