Nonfiction: Essays, Creative nonfiction and Journalism
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Folly is accepting submissions for nonfiction works for Issue 004, which will be published in our print only journal.
Folly is an international print only anthology of high art and literature crossed with a Victorian gossip rag. Built on the radical notion that literature needs to have more fun, our absinthe swilling editorial team have launched three sold out and best selling issues of this unique, award winning, journal into the world.
What we want: Cultural criticism and social critique that treats gossip and opinion as an art form. Folly writing is at its core entertainment, executed well. We are here to amuse, provoke thought and to make people slightly uncomfortable. We publish nonfiction that is intellectually alive and emotionally sharp — writing that understands the cultural moment and isn’t afraid to implicate the writer in it. Be sharp but sophisticated, witty but substantial, controversial but considered.
If you are afraid to submit it, we probably want to read it (and yes, we welcome pseudonyms).
Folly treats the personal essay as a serious art form.
What we’re looking for
- Essays and cultural commentary
- Journalism (pitches welcome ahead of time)
- Cultural criticism with an opinion and a pulse
We don’t publish self-help, inspirational platitudes, or academic language. We do publish difficult, confrontational, or uncomfortable work — when the writing is strong enough to carry it. Note that as we are an international publication, any writing that uses another language within it should do so in a way that the meaning or intent is discernable to most English-language readers. Our reading team don't speak French either but can muddle through most Victorian novels that have a smattering of French. Do as the Victorians did.
Length: Around 1,500 - 2,500 words. However we welcome slightly longer works if the length is required for successful execution.
We strongly suggest you read Folly before submitting your work. Folly can be purchased from our website or independent bookstores throughout New Zealand, magCulture UK and Manic Books in Australia.