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PFN – Call for Submissions to Issue 7 of Moss Puppy Magazine. Theme: The Boneyard
Call For Submissions: The Boneyard
For our seventh issue, we are diving into the haunting and evocative theme of “The Boneyard.” We are seeking prose and poetry that evoke feelings of abandonment, emptiness, loneliness, and the eerie ambiance of graveyards. We invite you to explore both literal and abstract takes on this theme, drawing on images of skeletal structures, the haunting silence of a graveyard, or the decaying remnants of a junkyard filled with old cars. Consider the symbolism of dog bones or the raw essence of bones themselves.
Issue 7: What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in pieces that delve into spooky, ghostly, and haunting elements, including personal experiences with death. Explore the underground, dirt, vines, and the creepy aspects of “the creaky bones of the house.” Themes can also include the decaying remains of an old house or the bones of a relationship, depending on your unique execution.
We seek emotionally resonant pieces that linger with us long after we’ve experienced them, much like a visit to a boneyard. Whether you choose stark, skeletal imagery or more metaphorical explorations of decay and emptiness, we encourage you to interpret the theme in your unique way.
Let your creativity roam through the eerie silence of the boneyard. We can’t wait to see how you bring this theme to life through your words and art.
Simultaneous Submissions: Encouraged – just withdraw via email if it’s accepted elsewhere!
Poetry
Preferred Formatting:
12 point font
Times New Roman
double-spaced
Submit up to three poems separately using the appropriate Google Form.
Poems can appear within one document, but should be submitted separately for organizational purposes.
Prose
Preferred Formatting:
12 point font
Times New Roman
double-spaced
indented
Submit up to 3,000 words of prose using the appropriate Google Form.
Prose can appear within one document, but should be submitted separately for organizational purposes.