Submission Guidelines

Open-Ended Specificity seeks writing that explores the edges of digital culture: pieces that make us see the screen-lit world and beyond differently.

What I Publish

  • Essays: personal, critical, experimental
  • Fiction: short stories, flash fiction, hypertext narratives
  • Poetry: any form, any style
  • Visuals: digital, photography, glitch, net

Themes I Love

While I don't limit submissions to these topics, I'm drawn to work exploring:

  • Technology and consciousness
  • Digital intimacy and isolation
  • Internet folklore and mythology
  • Virtual spaces and their architectures
  • The poetry of code, glitches, and errors
  • Online identity and self-creation
  • The future of human-computer interaction
  • Cyberpunk, solarpunk, hopepunk, and speculative visions

Submission Requirements

Written Work

  • Up to 5,000 words as a .txt, .doc, .docx, or .pdf file
  • Previously published work is accepted if you retain rights

Visual Work

  • Submit as jpg or png: max 1200px on the longest side
  • Include titles and any relevant descriptions
  • Series of up to 5 related images welcome

How To Submit

Email me your submission with the subject: OPS SUBMISSION: [Type]

In the email, include:

  • Title of your work
  • Bio (50 words) and links to your site/socials

Questions?

How Long Does It Take To Hear Back?

I aim to respond to all submissions within 4-6 weeks.

Do You Accept Simultaneous Submissions?

Yes! If your work is accepted elsewhere, please let me know immediately.

What About Rights And Payment?

I request first electronic publication rights. All rights revert to the author upon publication. While I can't offer payment at this time, all contributors receive full credit and promotion of their work.

What Are You Not Looking For?

  • Work that promotes hate, bigotry, or violence
  • AI-generated content without significant human creative input
  • Purely promotional or advertising material
  • Academic papers

Any Tips For Submitters?

  • Take risks! I value originality over polish
  • Your unique perspective matters more than technique
  • Don't self-reject! Let me make the call

If you have questions about whether your work fits, ask! I'm happy to discuss potential submissions. I look forward to reading your work.