Guidelines

Absurdist Writing Theory

1000-2000 words. Theory articles should cover the mechanics, not content, of absurdist literature including: metafiction, philosophy of nonsense, disruptive linguistics, phonesthesia or theories of reader activation & pursuasive control.


Absurdist DIY

500-2000 words. "How to..." articles should cover ways of distributing absurdist material. Making print magazines, starting your own publishing house, eBook production, building / administering discussion boards, usenet advertising, etc.


Absurdist Story Analysis

1000-1500 words. Analysis articles should focus on what the author is attempting to accomplish in the piece and how he or she executes it. Topics can include: structural or design issues, language or device usage. Don't submit articles analyzing the content of a story.


Experimental Methods

500-1000 words. Articles on alternative writing methods should cover the step by step process of generating stories with the method. Excerpts may be included, but this is not a story section.



AMR is now accepting fiction

Up to 1500 words. Previously unpublished material only. Each issue will publish 3 to 5 stories. All else being equal, authors who have submitted non-fiction articles will be given priority for the issue. If you don't know the type of material to submit, read the magazine.


Absurdist Monthly Review is Free PDF magazine. There's no money to pay for articles or fiction at the present time. There are currently no deadlines for submission. Each issue will publish when enough material become available. Send as attachment in .doc, .rtf or .txt formats only. Do not include in email body.


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